compliment
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1.6
- noun
- /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/
:
cumplido
- That was a very high compliment from Johnny.
- give a compliment
- receive compliments
- accept a compliment
That was a very high compliment from Johnny.
- That was a very high compliment from Johnny.
- That's like the nicest, nicest compliment to me in the universe.
- She said, if Nick has given you a compliment this year, would you stand up?
- And, you know, taking a compliment is not a fucking easy task.
- Give the man a compliment or compliments.
- A gift, a favor, a compliment, some help.
- I will take the compliment and move on.
- A little quick compliment, others may not.
Examples
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He was honored by the kind compliment from his mentor.
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First of all, we got a compliment on our outfits.
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However, here is the best compliment I ever heard.
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Now, you can give him a compliment now and again.
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Like it is such a compliment and it is so flattering.
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That is the highest of compliments coming from CEO.
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So many of you were so gracious with your compliments and your thanks.
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So that's a that's a beautiful compliment and thank you for saying that.
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To me, that's the greatest, that's the greatest compliment for me as an actor.
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She received a lovely compliment on her presentation during the meeting.
Synonyms
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1.3
Words said or written to show you are happy for someone's success
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6.8
An official award or letter praising someone for good work
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2.5
Short praise said about someone to help them be chosen for something
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7.9
A quick, friendly praise given to someone in passing
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7.4
A short way to show approval or praise for something done well
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3.2
Comments that praise or encourage someone's work
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8.5
Official approval or praise from a person in charge
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8.2
An expression of strong praise for someone or something
Words you say to show you are happy about someone's good news
Praise people give someone in public for something good they did
Praise that is fake and meant to make someone like you or help you
Antonyms
Compounds
How Complimentary
Surface Forms
Etymology
Compliment comes from com- 'with' and plere 'to fill', the same root as complete. Think of a compliment as something that 'fills' a person with praise or makes a social moment feel complete, which is why it now means a polite praise.