Synonyms for

Complimentary

Verb / ˌkɑ:mplʌˈmentɜ:i: / Another word for complimentary — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

expressing a compliment; praising or approving

Synonyms & similar words

uncomplimentary gratuitous free costless gratis praising approving flattering commendatory laudatory adulatory eulogistic panegyric applauding approbatory encomiastic fawning gracious honeyed honey-tongued plausible saccharine sweet sycophantic unctuous

Synonyms by register

Formal

gratuitous conferred given freely

Informal

freebie on the house freebie

Literary

laudatory approving

Antonyms

paid costly expensive chargeable requiring payment not free

Common collocations

  • complimentary breakfast
  • complimentary drinks
  • complimentary tickets
  • complimentary copy
  • complimentary shuttle
  • complimentary toiletries
  • complimentary upgrade

Word family

noun compliment
adjective complimentary
adverb complimentarily

Usage note

Often confused with 'compliment' (an expression of praise). 'Complimentary' means given free of charge or expressing praise.

Example sentences

  1. The hotel offers complimentary breakfast to all guests.
  2. The magazine published a complimentary review of the new movie.
  3. I received a complimentary gift with my purchase.
  4. She gave a complimentary speech about her colleague's hard work.
  5. The coach gave the team a complimentary pep talk before the game.

Quotes

  • 'A compliment is something like a kiss through a veil.' - Victor Hugo
  • 'The greatest compliment that was ever paid me was when someone asked me what I thought, and attended to my answer.' - Henry David Thoreau
  • 'The greatest compliment that any of my films can receive is for people to be inspired in their own lives to create.' - Richard Linklater

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