Synonyms of complimenting

complimenting

verb

present participle of compliment

as in congratulating

to express to (someone) admiration for his or her success or good fortune

complimented her on her election victory

Synonyms & Similar Words

• congratulating
• hugging
• commending
• praising
• cheering
• applauding
• felicitating
• saluting
• hailing
• extolling
• lauding
• glorifying

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• minimizing
• diminishing
• disparaging
• belittling
• discounting
• decrying
• depreciating
• deprecating
• writing off
• putting down
• mocking
• teasing
• ridiculing
• taunting
• bad-mouthing
• jeering
• crying down

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of complimenting

James became a professional wedding photographer, complimenting Vera’s rising skills as a seamstress. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2026

Trump has a long history of complaining about Fox to Murdoch — while also coveting its support and complimenting its pro-Trump stars. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026

Truly, no one is more willing than a Harrie to snap 25 photos of you outside the venue (plus retakes, if necessary) before effusively complimenting your hair glitter. — Michelle Ruiz, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

Determining which colors look best on a person, complimenting an individual’s complexion and skin color, is at the center of Yan’s new color analysis business. — Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Kirsch said this year’s tight ends have stepped up without a senior presence, complimenting redshirt juniors Ka’Morreun Pimpton and Lafayette Kaiuway. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Aug. 2026

The following morning, on the train back to London, people could be overheard complimenting the play and discussing its big revelations. — Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

Anderson agreed, complimenting the abilities of the aircraft. — Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2026

All right, this is the patronizing version of complimenting the elderly. — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 6 July 2026