Synonyms of compliment

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noun (1)

ˈkäm-plə-mənt 

1

as in tribute

an admiring personal remark

a woman who does not know how to accept a compliment graciously

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tribute
• commendation
• salutation
• bouquet
• eulogy
• homage
• kudo
• accolade
• paean
• panegyric
• encomium
• citation
• valentine

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• insult
• affront
• epithet
• slight
• dart
• slur
• barb
• dig
• put-down

2

as in congratulations

compliments plural best wishes

please extend our compliments to the chef for a great meal

Synonyms & Similar Words

• congratulations
• regards
• respects
• praise
• commendations
• greetings
• blessing
• acknowledgement
• felicitations
• approval
• commendation
• endorsement
• indorsement
• acknowledgment
• flattery
• benediction
• citation
• adulation
• well-wishing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• insult
• taunt
• jibe
• gibe
• dig
• put-down

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verb (1)

ˈkäm-plə-ˌment 

as in to congratulate

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

complimented her on her election victory

Synonyms & Similar Words

• congratulate
• hug
• commend
• applaud
• salute
• cheer
• praise
• felicitate
• hail
• extol
• extoll
• laud
• glorify

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• minimize
• diminish
• disparage
• discount
• belittle
• write off
• depreciate
• decry
• put down
• deprecate
• tease
• mock
• ridicule
• taunt
• cry down
• bad-mouth
• jeer

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noun (2)

plural of compliment

as in regards

best wishes

please extend our compliments to the chef for a great meal

Synonyms & Similar Words

• congratulations
• regards
• respects
• commendations
• praise
• greetings
• blessing
• felicitations
• acknowledgement
• approval
• commendation
• indorsement
• acknowledgment
• endorsement
• flattery
• benediction
• adulation
• citation
• well-wishing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• insult
• taunt
• jibe
• gibe
• dig
• put-down

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verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of compliment

as in congratulates

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

complimented her on her election victory

Synonyms & Similar Words

• congratulates
• hugs
• cheers
• commends
• praises
• applauds
• salutes
• felicitates
• hails
• extols
• lauds
• extolls
• glorifies

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• minimizes
• diminishes
• discounts
• disparages
• belittles
• depreciates
• deprecates
• decries
• writes off
• puts down
• taunts
• ridicules
• teases
• mocks
• bad-mouths
• cries down
• jeers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of compliment

Noun

The internet weighed in with praise and answers to Rosier's question—whether the post was a compliment or criticism. —Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 May 2025

Stewart was on the receiving end of compliments, which is a major plus a for first-time attendee at the Met — let alone the Met Gala. —Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 6 May 2025

Verb

My family and friends often compliment me on my cooking, but the secret really is the fresh ingredients from my garden. —Andrew Weil, Flow Space, 8 May 2025

In the days that followed the bullying incident, Pico came home saying that the same girls who had commented on her hair complimented her dress and jacket, and later her shoes. —Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 May 2025

Verb

The sleek look of this candle truly compliments any modern living space, home gym, or zen den. —Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024

Consider what compliments your sense of stability. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024