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Compliment: meaning, definitions and examples

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compliment

 

[ หˆkษ’mplษชmษ™nt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

giving praise

A polite expression of praise or admiration.

Synonyms

admiration, flattery, praise

Examples of usage

  • He paid her a great compliment.
  • She blushed at the compliment.
Context #2 | Verb

expressing admiration

To express admiration or praise for someone.

Synonyms

admire, flatter, praise

Examples of usage

  • He complimented her on her excellent work.
  • She complimented him on his outfit.

Translations

Translations of the word "compliment" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น elogio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคถเค‚เคธเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kompliment

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pujian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะผะฟะปั–ะผะตะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ komplement

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ค’ใ‚่จ€่‘‰ (ใปใ‚ใ“ใจใฐ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท compliment

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cumplido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iltifat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นญ์ฐฌ (chingchan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุทุฑุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kompliment

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kompliment

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ตž็พŽ (zร nmฤ›i)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kompliment

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hrรณs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐา›ั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ›แƒžแƒšแƒ˜แƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™rif

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cumplido

Etymology

The word 'compliment' originated from the Latin word 'complementum', meaning 'fulfillment'. Over time, it evolved to the Middle French 'compliment' and eventually entered English. The use of compliments as expressions of praise or admiration dates back centuries, reflecting the human desire to appreciate and uplift others.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,350 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.