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

compliments

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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

compliments

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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

Trump Tells Zelensky to Forgo Regaining Crimea and Joining NATO Ahead of White House Meeting The black suit also prompted a lighter moment Monday, when a conservative pundit who had previously criticized Zelensky offered a compliment. —Rebecca Schneid, Time, 18 Aug. 2025

Smith, a compliment to Demary like Hassan Diarra was to Newton, hasn’t let Hurley forget about the final game of last year’s Maui Invitational, when the Flyers embarrassed the Huskies, 85-67. —Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 11 Aug. 2025

Verb

Here is an opportunity to compliment and recognize your neighbors for their diligent work on maintaining their property. —Andrea Manes, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025

Engelbert complimented how players have handled the latest disruptions. —Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 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