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compliments

 

[ หˆkษ’mplษชmษ™nts ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น elogios

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคถเค‚เคธเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Komplimente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pujian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะผะฟะปั–ะผะตะฝั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ komplementy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ค’ใ‚่จ€่‘‰ (ใปใ‚ใ“ใจใฐ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท compliments

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cumplidos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iltifatlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นญ์ฐฌ (chingchan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุทุฑุงุกุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ komplimenty

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ komplimenty

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ตž็พŽ (zร nmฤ›i)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ komplimenti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hrรณs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐา›ั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ›แƒžแƒšแƒ˜แƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜ (komplimentebi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™riflษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

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.