Compliments: meaning, definitions and examples
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compliments
[ หkษmplษชmษnts ]
giving praise
Compliments are polite expressions of admiration, approval, or praise. They are often given to make someone feel good or appreciated.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She blushed at the compliment he gave her.
- I received a lot of compliments on my presentation at work.
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.
Translations
Translations of the word "compliments" in other languages:
๐ต๐น elogios
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคถเคเคธเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Komplimente
๐ฎ๐ฉ pujian
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะพะผะฟะปัะผะตะฝัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ komplementy
๐ฏ๐ต ่คใ่จ่ (ใปใใใจใฐ)
๐ซ๐ท compliments
๐ช๐ธ cumplidos
๐น๐ท iltifatlar
๐ฐ๐ท ์นญ์ฐฌ (chingchan)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฅุทุฑุงุกุงุช
๐จ๐ฟ komplimenty
๐ธ๐ฐ komplimenty
๐จ๐ณ ่ต็พ (zร nmฤi)
๐ธ๐ฎ komplimenti
๐ฎ๐ธ hrรณs
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐาัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแแแขแแแ (komplimentebi)
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษriflษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ cumplidos
Etymology
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.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #12,517, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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