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compliment

noun /ˈkɒmplɪm(ə)nt

1A polite expression of praise or admiration: she paid me an enormous compliment...

It was expected that a gentleman would pay a polite compliment to a lady of his acquaintance, but quite another matter to be seen to mean it.
I received a look of awkward horror followed by some hasty compliments, an expression of surprise and the insistence that it was ‘very competitive’.
If you have decided to be a strand style setter, enjoy the challenges, the hard work and the ultimate compliments and admiration for a style well designed.

Synonyms

flattering remark, tribute, accolade, commendation, bouquet, pat on the back, encomium;

(compliments) praise, acclaim, acclamation, plaudits, admiration, approbation, homage, eulogy;

flattery, blandishments, blarney, honeyed words

North American informal, dated trade last

rare laudation, eulogium

1.1An act or circumstance that implies praise or respect: it’s a compliment to the bride to dress up on her special day...

Now that's actually a compliment to Gehry, but it still implies that the bridge was on obstacle, rather than being something interesting to work with.
It's not only good karma and a nice thing to do - it's a compliment to the manager that you respect and appreciate his staff.
This was meant to be a compliment to him, and to wish him well in his retirement.

1.2 (compliments) Congratulations or praise expressed to someone: my compliments on your cooking...

My compliments on their effort in this tournament.
My compliments on finally tackling this oily business.
Please give the cook my compliments on the wonderful food.

Synonyms

congratulations, praise, commendations

North American informal kudos

1.3 (compliments) Formal greetings, especially when sent as a message: carry my compliments to your kinsmen...

Your host sends his compliments and asks that we hurry.

Synonyms

greetings, good wishes, best wishes, regards, respects, salutations, felicitations

archaic remembrances

French archaic devoirs

verb /ˈkɒmplɪmɛnt

/ [with object]

1Politely congratulate or praise (someone) for something: he complimented Erika on her appearance...

And I don't think a little thing like it being my native language should stop people from complimenting me on it.
‘People are complimenting us a lot on our beer at the moment,’ he states.
People have been complimenting her on her new toned look and Fiona is already feeling the many physical benefits of being in better shape.

1.1Praise (something) politely: the manager was heard to compliment the other team’s good play...

I have heard tourists compliment it and couldn't help but feel proud.
It seriously means a lot to me to hear you compliment my writing so much.
A mere two saves for the game shows the already awesome defence that the team has to compliment the established offence.

Synonyms

praise, sing the praises of, heap praise on, pay tribute to, speak highly/well of, flatter, say nice things about, express admiration for, wax lyrical about, make much of, congratulate, commend, acclaim, pat on the back, take one's hat off to, throw bouquets at, applaud, salute, honour, eulogize, extol

British informal big someone/something up

North American informal ballyhoo

dated cry someone/something up, crack someone/something up

archaic emblazon

rare laud, panegyrize, felicitate

1.2 (compliment someone with) archaic Present someone with (something) as a mark of courtesy: Prince George expected to be complimented with a seat in the royal coach

Usage

Compliment (together with complimentary) is quite different in meaning from complement (and complementary). See complement (usage).

Phrases

compliments of the season

pay one's compliments

return the compliment

with one's compliments

Origin

Mid 17th century: from French compliment (noun), complimenter (verb), from Italian complimento 'fulfilment of the requirements of courtesy', from Latin complementum 'completion, fulfilment' (reflected in the earlier English spelling complement, gradually replaced by the French form between 1655 and 1715).

complete from Late Middle English:
Complete comes from Latin complere ‘fill up, finish, fulfil’. This is also the source of comply (late 16th century) originally to fulfil an obligation; and of compliment (mid 17th century) from Italian complimento ‘fulfilment of the requirements of courtesy’; and its confusing partner complement (Late Middle English), something which contributes additional or contrasting features.

单词	compliment
释义	compliment noun /ˈkɒmplɪm(ə)nt / 1A polite expression of praise or admiration: she paid me an enormous compliment... It was expected that a gentleman would pay a polite compliment to a lady of his acquaintance, but quite another matter to be seen to mean it. I received a look of awkward horror followed by some hasty compliments, an expression of surprise and the insistence that it was ‘very competitive’. If you have decided to be a strand style setter, enjoy the challenges, the hard work and the ultimate compliments and admiration for a style well designed. Synonyms flattering remark, tribute, accolade, commendation, bouquet, pat on the back, encomium; (compliments) praise, acclaim, acclamation, plaudits, admiration, approbation, homage, eulogy; flattery, blandishments, blarney, honeyed words North American informal, dated trade last rare laudation, eulogium 1.1An act or circumstance that implies praise or respect: it’s a compliment to* the bride to dress up on her special day... Now that's actually a compliment to Gehry, but it still implies that the bridge was on obstacle, rather than being something interesting to work with. It's not only good karma and a nice thing to do - it's a compliment to the manager that you respect and appreciate his staff. This was meant to be a compliment to him, and to wish him well in his retirement. 1.2 (compliments) Congratulations or praise expressed to someone: my compliments on* your cooking... My compliments on their effort in this tournament. My compliments on finally tackling this oily business. Please give the cook my compliments on the wonderful food. Synonyms congratulations, praise, commendations North American informal kudos 1.3 (compliments) Formal greetings, especially when sent as a message: carry my compliments to your kinsmen... Your host sends his compliments and asks that we hurry. Synonyms greetings, good wishes, best wishes, regards, respects, salutations, felicitations archaic remembrances French archaic devoirs verb /ˈkɒmplɪmɛnt / [with object] 1Politely congratulate or praise (someone) for something: he complimented* Erika on her appearance... And I don't think a little thing like it being my native language should stop people from complimenting me on it. ‘People are complimenting us a lot on our beer at the moment,’ he states. People have been complimenting her on her new toned look and Fiona is already feeling the many physical benefits of being in better shape. 1.1Praise (something) politely: the manager was heard to compliment the other team’s good play... I have heard tourists compliment it and couldn't help but feel proud. It seriously means a lot to me to hear you compliment my writing so much. A mere two saves for the game shows the already awesome defence that the team has to compliment the established offence. Synonyms praise, sing the praises of, heap praise on, pay tribute to, speak highly/well of, flatter, say nice things about, express admiration for, wax lyrical about, make much of, congratulate, commend, acclaim, pat on the back, take one's hat off to, throw bouquets at, applaud, salute, honour, eulogize, extol British* informal big someone/something up North American informal ballyhoo dated cry someone/something up, crack someone/something up archaic emblazon rare laud, panegyrize, felicitate 1.2 (compliment someone with) archaic Present someone with (something) as a mark of courtesy: Prince George expected to be complimented with a seat in the royal coach Usage Compliment (together with complimentary) is quite different in meaning from complement (and complementary). See complement (usage). Phrases compliments of the season pay one's compliments return the compliment with one's compliments Origin Mid 17th century: from French compliment (noun), complimenter (verb), from Italian complimento 'fulfilment of the requirements of courtesy', from Latin complementum 'completion, fulfilment' (reflected in the earlier English spelling complement, gradually replaced by the French form between 1655 and 1715). complete from Late Middle English: Complete comes from Latin complere ‘fill up, finish, fulfil’. This is also the source of comply (late 16th century) originally to fulfil an obligation; and of compliment (mid 17th century) from Italian complimento ‘fulfilment of the requirements of courtesy’; and its confusing partner complement (Late Middle English), something which contributes additional or contrasting features.
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