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Definition of Compliment
1. Verb. Say something to someone that expresses praise. "He complimented her on her last physics paper"
Generic synonyms: Praise
Derivative terms: Congratulation, Congratulatory
2. Noun. A remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration.
Specialized synonyms: Trade-last, Flattery, Fulsomeness, Smarm, Unction
Derivative terms: Complimentary
3. Verb. Express respect or esteem for.
Definition of Compliment
1. n. An expression, by word or act, of approbation, regard, confidence, civility, or admiration; a flattering speech or attention; a ceremonious greeting; as, to send one's compliments to a friend.
2. v. t. To praise, flatter, or gratify, by expressions of approbation, respect, or congratulation; to make or pay a compliment to.
3. v. i. To pass compliments; to use conventional expressions of respect.
Definition of Compliment
1. Noun. An expression of praise, congratulation, encouragement, or respect. ¹
2. Noun. Complimentary language; courtesy, flattery. ¹
3. Verb. (intransitive) To pay a compliment; to express a favorable opinion. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Compliment
1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Compliment
Literary usage of Compliment
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Handy-book of Literary Curiosities by William Shepard Walsh (1892)
"But this letter finds its parallel in the compliment paid by Lord Clarendon to
Sir Matthew Hale. Handing to Sir Matthew the commission for the chief- ..."
2. The Works of Robert Burns by Robert Burns (1841)
"REVEREND AND VENERABLE SIR, ACCEPT, in plain dull prose, my most sincere thanks
for the best poetical compliment I ever received. I assure you Sir, ..."
3. The Cambridge History of English Literature by Adolphus William Ward, Alfred Rayney Waller (1909)
"Sonnets inscribed by poets in the way of compliment to their friends or patrons
abound in Elizabethan literature. James I, in his Treatise of poetry, 1584, ..."
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