complementary

adjective
UK: /ˌkɒmplɪˈmentri/
US: /ˌkɑːmplɪˈmentri/

  1. Completing or enhancing something else when combined.

    1. The scarf is a complementary color to her coat.
    2. These strategies are complementary, offering a comprehensive approach to the problem.

  2. Combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other.

    1. The wine and cheese were wonderfully complementary.
    2. Their skills are complementary, making them a very effective team in the project.

Synonyms

matching supplementary
complementary transitive-verb

  1. To serve as a complement to.

    1. The spicy sauce perfectly complements the grilled chicken.
    2. Her skills in marketing complement his expertise in product development quite well.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "complementary" in English means: Completing or enhancing something else when combined., Combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other..

The phonetic transcription of "complementary" is /ˌkɒmplɪˈmentri/ in British English and /ˌkɑːmplɪˈmentri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "complementary": matching, supplementary.

Example usage of "complementary": "The scarf is a complementary color to her coat.". More examples on the page.