complimentary
/kɒmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ri
/adjective
1Expressing a compliment; praising or approving: Jennie was very complimentary about Kath’s riding complimentary remarks...
- Even the odd complimentary remark can annoy me a little.
- We have received some very complimentary remarks from our customers about the facilities and the services we offer.
- Except for complimentary remarks about the food, little was said during the meal.
Synonyms
flattering, appreciative, congratulatory, admiring, approving, commendatory, laudatory, highly favourable, glowing, eulogizing, adulatory;
fulsome, honeyed, saccharine, sugary
informal rave
rare panegyrical, acclamatory, encomiastic, laudative
2Given or supplied free of charge: a complimentary bottle of wine...
- You will get a complimentary bottle of California wine and your service charge is waived in the Traveler.
- At most, I could get a complimentary bottle of wine, but inspiration came free, he said.
- Each sponsor will be proved with two complimentary tickets for the show, valued at €10 each.
Synonyms
free, free of charge, gratis, for nothing;
courtesy
informal on the house
North American informal comp
