Word
compliment
Meanings
A polite, positive remark that praises someone or something.
To praise someone by saying something positive about them or what they did.
A polite greeting or expression of respect or good wishes.
Definition
A compliment is a polite, positive remark that expresses praise or admiration.
A compliment is something nice you say to someone to show you like or admire a quality, appearance, or achievement. People give compliments to be friendly, encourage others, or show appreciation. You can also compliment someone by praising them directly. In some situations, a compliment can also mean a respectful greeting or expression of good wishes.
Examples
- She gave me a compliment on my presentation.
- I tried to compliment him on his cooking.
- He smiled when he heard the compliment.
- It’s nice to receive a compliment after working hard.