complimentariness
1
9.3
- noun
- /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntərɪnəs/
- Her complimentariness made everyone feel appreciated and motivated during the team meeting.
Examples
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Critics questioned whether his complimentariness was genuine or merely intended to win favor.
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There was an unmistakable air of complimentariness in the speaker's remarks about her colleagues.
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Her complimentariness made everyone feel appreciated.
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The complimentariness of his remarks was notable.
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Her complimentariness inspired the team to work harder and achieve their goals.
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The speaker's complimentariness created a positive atmosphere at the event.
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His complimentariness showed how much he valued everyone's contributions.
Synonyms
220
1.0
Words or actions that show admiration for someone
41
1.3
Polite words that show respect or good wishes to someone
10
3.2
Comments that praise or encourage someone's work
10
1.3
Words said or written to show you are happy for someone's success
Antonyms
3
8.1
Talking about someone in a way that shows dislike and makes them seem unimportant
How Complimentary
- Formal
18
8.4
29
4.2
1
9.3
- Formal
37
6.8
103
1.8
Surface Forms
Morphology
complimentariness = complimentary (transparent) = compliment + ary + ness
Formed by adding '-ness' to the adjective 'complimentary' to denote the state of being complimentary, a standard and predictable derivation.
Etymology
Complimentariness comes from the word compliment, meaning 'a polite praise', and the ending -ness turns it into the 'quality of giving praise', so it describes being full of praise and encouragement.