Compliments: meaning, definitions and examples

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compliments

[ ˈkɒmplɪmənts ]

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giving praise

Compliments are polite expressions of admiration, approval, or praise. They are often given to make someone feel good or appreciated.

Synonyms

admiration, approval, praise

Examples of usage

She blushed at the compliment he gave her.
I received a lot of compliments on my presentation at work.

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formal expression of praise

A compliment is also a formal expression of praise or admiration, especially in a public context.

Synonyms

accolade, commendation, praise

Examples of usage

The CEO paid her a compliment on her leadership skills.
He received a compliment for his outstanding performance in the competition.

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praising someone

To compliment someone means to praise or express admiration for them.

Synonyms

admire, applaud, praise

Examples of usage

He complimented her on her beautiful dress.
She complimented him on his cooking skills.

Translations

Translations of the word "compliments" in other languages:

🇵🇹 elogios

🇮🇳 प्रशंसा

🇩🇪 Komplimente

🇮🇩 pujian

🇺🇦 компліменти

🇵🇱 komplementy

🇯🇵 褒め言葉 (ほめことば)

🇫🇷 compliments

🇪🇸 cumplidos

🇹🇷 iltifatlar

🇰🇷 칭찬 (chingchan)

🇸🇦 إطراءات

🇨🇿 komplimenty

🇸🇰 komplimenty

🇨🇳 赞美 (zànměi)

🇸🇮 komplimenti

🇮🇸 hrós

🇰🇿 мақтау

🇬🇪 კომპლიმენტები (komplimentebi)

🇦🇿 təriflər

🇲🇽 cumplidos

Word origin

The word 'compliment' comes from the Latin word 'complimentum', meaning 'fulfillment of ceremony'. It first appeared in English in the 16th century with the meaning of 'formal expression of praise'. Over time, it evolved to also include informal expressions of admiration or approval.

See also: complimentary, uncomplimentary.