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complimentary
[ kom-pluh-men-tuh-ree, -tree ]
adjective
- given free as a gift or courtesy:
The hotel gives repeat guests a complimentary gift basket
- expressing a compliment, often one that is politely flattering:
a complimentary remark.
Synonyms: ,
Antonyms:
- showing or conveying approval or favor:
Our project was received in a complimentary spirit by the community.
His analysis of our work was not as complimentary as we were hoping it would be.
noun
- something given or supplied without charge, such as lodging, transportation, or meals, especially as an inducement to prospective customers.
complimentary
/ -trɪ; ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntərɪ /
adjective
- conveying, containing, or resembling a compliment
- expressing praise; flattering
- given free, esp as a courtesy or for publicity purposes
Derived Forms
- ˌdzˈԳٲ, adverb
Other yvlog Forms
- dz···ٲ·· [kom-pl, uh, -m, uh, n-, tair, -, uh, -lee], adverb
- dz···ٲ··Ա noun
- ·ٱ·dz···ٲ· adjective
- ܲ·-dz···ٲ· adjective
- ܲ·dz···ٲ· adjective
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of complimentary1
Example Sentences
“My name is the only thing I have,” Jarrín said as he sipped on an Arnold Palmer and nibbled on complimentary bruschetta.
One firm from Oakland promised a complimentary dinner at the Pasadena Hilton.
Rodgers was equally complimentary after yet another critical contribution, one which drew the danger from a potentially tricky cup tie with an in-form Hibs.
When I checked into the Osso Busso hostel, I was already impressed by the rooms, the common areas, and the complimentary happy hour drink token.
Trump and Zelensky opened their meeting, scheduled around the signing of a joint agreement on access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals, in complimentary terms, hailing the deal as a concrete American investment in Ukraine’s future.
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Complimentary Vs. Complementary
What’s the difference between complimentary and complementary?
Complimentary is an adjective that can describe something intended to be a —a comment that expresses praise or admiration of someone (as in a complimentary remark). It can also be used to mean that something is given for free, as in I hope we get complimentary snacks on this flight. Complementary is an adjective used to describe something that complements something else—goes along with it and serves to make it better or complete it (as in complementary colors).
Since the primary senses of both words are generally used in positive contexts, it can be easy to confuse them.
The easiest way to remember the difference is that complementary often involves something that completes something else, and complete also starts with c-o-m-p-l-e. On the other hand, you can remember that complimentary is spelled with an i because compliments are something that I like to get (and give). Nice shirt, by the way.
Here’s an example of complimentary and complementary used correctly in the same sentence.
Example: Sometimes, when the chef overhears complimentary feedback about a dish, she sends out a complimentary bottle of wine—one that’s complementary to the rest of the meal, of course.
Want to learn more? Read about the difference between compliment and complement.
Quiz yourself on complimentary vs. complementary!
Should complimentary or complementary be used in the following sentence?
My comment was meant to be _____—I really do like your shoes!
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