compliments
- noun
- /ˈkɒmplɪmənts/
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elogios
- I sent my compliments to the chef for the delicious meal.
So those are two pretty good compliments, really.
- So those are two pretty good compliments, really.
- Being trapped by compliments that aren't meaningful.
- So these types of compliments don't really faze them a lot.
- I received so many compliments on my skin while using this system.
- Grandiose compliments could be love bombing.
- Here's how the first executive mutual exchange of compliments went.
- You actually find so many compliments for Tesla from China.
- Like in the future there could be talk show compliments to major franchises.
Examples
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I'm getting a lot of compliments on my look today.
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The most common compliments I've ever gotten is you've changed my life.
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So those are two pretty good compliments, really.
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I received so many compliments on my skin while using this system.
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I thought she would be pleased to hear these compliments, but she was not.
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I got so many compliments and so many questions on my legs.
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So number six on this list is that his compliments come with criticisms, all right?
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A jar full of compliments from the chef, AKA Trevor.
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She always gives her compliments to those who do excellent work.
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After finishing her presentation, many of her colleagues sent their compliments.
Synonyms
904
1.3
Words said or written to show you are happy for someone's success
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1.6
A polite remark that praises someone or something
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1.0
Words that show you hope someone is happy or successful
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4.5
Words or actions that show respect and praise
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1.0
Words or actions that show admiration for someone
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1.0
A polite message that gives your good wishes to someone
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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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3.2
Comments that praise or encourage someone's work
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2.3
A polite, friendly way to end a letter or email
Words you say to show you are happy about someone's good news
Antonyms
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8.1
Talking about someone in a way that shows dislike and makes them seem unimportant
How Complimentary
Surface Forms
Morphology
compliments = compliment (transparent) = compliment + s
The plural -s is a regular inflection; knowing 'compliment' directly yields the meaning of 'compliments'.
Etymology
The word compliments comes from Latin parts com- and plere, where plere means 'to fill' and shares the same root as complete. Think of a compliment as something that 'fills' a person with praise or respect, which is why 'compliments' are polite words or good wishes.