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

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

Aabria, by contrast, leans on personality and connection, clasping hands with the jurors and complimenting them before calmly lying about the rules of the bra contest and her victory. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 30 June 2026

Its shiny satin finish, flattering V-neckline, low open back, and adjustable criss-cross back tie straps create a showstopping, chic look everyone will be complimenting you for. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026

Maybe someone is complimenting (or flirting with you) publicly, but controlling you behind the scenes. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026

Comer posted photos from the event on her Instagram, with fans complimenting her in the comments section. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026

The first of those picks was used on Malachi Lawrence, a defensive end out of Central Florida, who has already turned heads at Cowboys OTAs, with Clark complimenting the rookie on his technique. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026

The actor concluded by once again complimenting his character. — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 26 May 2026