Word
compliment
Meanings
A polite remark that expresses praise or admiration.
To praise someone politely; to say something nice about them.
Definition
A compliment is a polite remark that praises someone or something.
A compliment is something you say to show admiration or approval. People give compliments about appearance, skills, work, or personality to be kind and encouraging. As a verb, to compliment means to praise someone with a positive comment.
Examples
- She gave me a compliment on my presentation.
- I always try to compliment people when they do good work.
- His compliment made her smile all afternoon.
- They complimented the chef on the delicious meal.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse compliment (praise) with complement (something that completes or matches).
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