compliment

noun
UK: /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/
US: /ˈkɑːmplɪmənt/

  1. A remark that expresses approval or admiration.

    1. She gave me a nice compliment about my new dress. [ ] [ ]
    2. I received a lovely compliment on my presentation skills after the conference. [ ] [ ]

  2. Something that improves or completes something else; something that fits well with something else.

    1. This wine is a perfect compliment to the cheese we are serving tonight. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her bright scarf was a delightful compliment to her neutral outfit, adding a pop of color. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

praise flattery acclaim enhance supplement enrich
compliment transitive-verb

  1. To express praise or admiration to someone.

    1. He likes to compliment her cooking. [ ] [ ]
    2. The director made sure to compliment the team on their excellent work after the project. [ ] [ ]

  2. To enhance or complete something else.

    1. The red wine compliments the steak perfectly. [ ] [ ]
    2. The patterned wallpaper wonderfully compliments the room's antique furniture, creating a cohesive look. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "compliment" in English means: A remark that expresses approval or admiration., Something that improves or completes something else; something that fits well with something else..

The phonetic transcription of "compliment" is /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/ in British English and /ˈkɑːmplɪmənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "compliment": praise, flattery, acclaim, enhance, supplement, enrich.

Example usage of "compliment": "She gave me a nice compliment about my new dress.". More examples on the page.