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complimentary

 

[ หŒkษ’mplษชหˆmษ›ntษ™ri ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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
Context #2 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gratuito

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟ:เคถเฅเคฒเฅเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kostenlos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gratis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะตะทะบะพัˆั‚ะพะฒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bezpล‚atny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็„กๆ–™ใฎ (ใ‚€ใ‚Šใ‚‡ใ†ใฎ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gratuit

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gratuito

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รผcretsiz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌด๋ฃŒ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฌุงู†ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zdarma

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zadarmo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…่ดน็š„ (miวŽnfรจi de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brezplaฤen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณkeypis

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตะณั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒคแƒแƒกแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pulsuz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gratuito

Etymology

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.

See also: compliments, uncomplimentary.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,445, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.