Complimentarily: meaning, definitions and examples

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complimentarily

 

[ ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntəˌrɪli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a positive manner

The term 'complimentarily' refers to doing something in a manner that is complimentary or expressing praise. It can describe actions or comments meant to enhance or uplift someone else by acknowledging their positive qualities.

Synonyms

flatteringly, laudingly, praisingly

Examples of usage

  • She spoke complimentarily about his achievements at the meeting.
  • He complimentarily complemented her dress, making her smile.
  • The teacher provided feedback complimentarily, encouraging the student.
  • They worked complimentarily on the project, enhancing each other's skills.

Translations

Translations of the word "complimentarily" in other languages:

🇵🇹 complementarmente

🇮🇳 पूरक रूप से

🇩🇪 komplementär

🇮🇩 secara komplementer

🇺🇦 доповнюючи

🇵🇱 komplementarnie

🇯🇵 補完的に (ほかんてきに)

🇫🇷 de manière complémentaire

🇪🇸 complementariamente

🇹🇷 tamamlayıcı olarak

🇰🇷 보완적으로 (보완적으로)

🇸🇦 بشكل تكميلي

🇨🇿 komplementárně

🇸🇰 komplementárne

🇨🇳 互补地 (hùbǔ de)

🇸🇮 komplementarno

🇮🇸 viðbótarlega

🇰🇿 толықтырушы түрде

🇬🇪 შესაბამისად

🇦🇿 tamamlayıcı şəkildə

🇲🇽 complementariamente

Word origin

The word 'complimentarily' derives from 'complimentary', which comes from the Latin root 'complere', meaning 'to fill up' or 'to complete'. The evolution of the word reflects its use in expressing approval or praise, implying that such compliments fill a need for recognition in social interactions. Over time, the adjective form led to the adverbial form 'complimentarily', used to convey actions or statements made in a supportive or flattering way. This transition illustrates the importance of positive reinforcement in communication and the human desire for acknowledgment and appreciation.