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Definition of compliments - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
praiseexpressions of praise or admiration
- She received many compliments on her performance.
2.
communicationpolite expressions of good wishes or regards
- He sent his compliments to the host.
Expressions with compliments
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something given for free by a business
The dessert was compliments of the house.
seek validation through praise
He was fishing for compliments after showing his artwork.
send polite greetings or respect to someone
Please give my compliments to your parents.
given as a gift or polite gesture from the sender
Please accept these flowers with my compliments.
expression of goodwill during holiday seasons
She sent her compliments of the season to all her friends.
used to express polite greetings or good wishes
The card read 'with compliments' from the entire team.
express polite praise or respect to someone
He paid his compliments to the host at the party.
small card sent with gift or package
She included a compliments slip with the flowers.
Origin of compliments
Latin, complementum (that which fills up)
Terms with compliments included in their meaning
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polite response
used to politely respond to thanks or compliments
communication
compliments or praise
feelings
showing strong approval or delight, often expressed in compliments
gullible person
person easily influenced by compliments
communication
give a lot of compliments to someone
psychology
boosting someone's self-esteem through compliments
emotion
want praise or compliments to feel important
compliment
give a lot of compliments to someone
flatter
use compliments to gain favor
psychology
give someone excessive praise or compliments
flattery
give compliments to make someone feel important
flatter praise
give someone too much praise or compliments
cautious
reluctant to give praise or compliments
complimenter
one who gives compliments or accolades
Examples of compliments in a sentence
The chef received compliments for the delicious meal. She gave her compliments to the chef. The compliments from the audience were overwhelming.
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- French:compliments, ...
- German:Komplimente, Glückwünsche, ...
- Italian:complimenti, ...
- Spanish:cumplidos, saludos, ...
- Portuguese:elogios, cumprimentos, ...
- Chinese:赞美, 问候, ...
- Japanese:称賛, ご挨拶, ...
- Arabic:مَجَامِل, تَحِيَّات, ...
- Hebrew:מַחְמָאוֹת, בְּרָכוֹת, ...
- Russian:комплименты, ...
- Ukrainian:компліменти, вітання, ...
- Hindi:प्रशंसा, शुभकामनाएं, ...
Definition of compliment - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
praise wordsspoken or written praise or admiration for someone
- She gave him a compliment on his new haircut.
Verb
1.
praisecongratulate someone for their achievements
- He complimented her on winning the award.
2.
politenesssay something nice to show praise or respect for someone
- She complimented him on his hard work.
Expressions with compliment
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say something nice to someone
She paid him a compliment on his new haircut.
say something nice to someone about them
She paid him a compliment on his new haircut.
act of seeking praise through self-deprecation
She was compliment fishing when she said her dress was ugly.
insult disguised as a compliment
She gave me a backhanded compliment about my new haircut.
compliment with an underlying insult or criticism
His left-handed compliment made her smile but feel uneasy.
give a compliment back to someone
She praised his work, and he returned the compliment.
statement that praises but also criticizes at the same time
She gave me a double-edged compliment about my cooking.
small paper for short messages with packages
She included a compliment slip with the gift.
subtle insult disguised as a compliment
He gave me a Chinese compliment about my 'unique' style.
Origin of compliment
Latin, complementum (that which fills up)
Examples of compliment in a sentence
They offered a compliment after the presentation. She complimented him on his excellent presentation. They complimented the chef for the delicious meal. He complimented her on the new haircut. They complimented the chef for the innovative menu.
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- French:compliment, féliciter, ...
- German:Kompliment, beglückwünschen, ...
- Italian:complimento, complimentarsi, ...
- Spanish:cumplido, felicitar, ...
- Portuguese:elogio, elogiar, ...
- Chinese:赞美, 祝贺, ...
- Japanese:褒め言葉, 称賛する, ...
- Arabic:مجاملة, مَدَحَ, ...
- Hebrew:מַחְמָאָה, לְהַחְמִיא, ...
- Russian:комплимент, хвалить, ...
- Ukrainian:похвала, вітати, ...
- Hindi:प्रशंसा, बधाई देना, ...
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