Complimentary: meaning, definitions and examples

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complimentary

[ ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntəri ]

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positive

expressing a compliment; praising or approving; given or supplied free of charge

Synonyms

approving, free, praiseworthy

Examples of usage

complimentary remarks
complimentary gift
complimentary breakfast was included in the hotel stay

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hospitality

provided free as a courtesy or gesture of goodwill; relating to complimentary items or services offered by businesses

Synonyms

courteous, free, gratis

Examples of usage

complimentary drinks
complimentary hotel shuttle service

Translations

Translations of the word "complimentary" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gratuito

🇮🇳 नि:शुल्क

🇩🇪 kostenlos

🇮🇩 gratis

🇺🇦 безкоштовний

🇵🇱 bezpłatny

🇯🇵 無料の (むりょうの)

🇫🇷 gratuit

🇪🇸 gratuito

🇹🇷 ücretsiz

🇰🇷 무료의

🇸🇦 مجاني

🇨🇿 zdarma

🇸🇰 zadarmo

🇨🇳 免费的 (miǎnfèi de)

🇸🇮 brezplačen

🇮🇸 ókeypis

🇰🇿 тегін

🇬🇪 უფასო

🇦🇿 pulsuz

🇲🇽 gratuito

Word origin

The word 'complimentary' originated from the Latin word 'complimentum', meaning 'fulfilling of ceremony, courtesy'. Over time, it evolved to represent something given as a courtesy or praise without charge. The usage of 'complimentary' expanded in the hospitality and service industries to denote items or services provided for free as a gesture of goodwill or appreciation.