complimentary

Language: en

🇬🇧 /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntəri/ 🇺🇸 /ˌkɑmpləˈmɛntɜriː/

📖 Definitions

  1. adjective
    Expressing praise, admiration, or approval; flattering.; Given free of charge as a courtesy or favor; gratis.

🔗 Details

Word forms

Comparative: more complimentary Superlative: most complimentary

Collocations

complimentary ticketcomplimentary breakfastcomplimentary servicecomplimentary copycomplimentary drinkscomplimentary remarks

Derivatives

complimentcomplimentarilycomplimentarinessuncomplimentary

Synonyms

freegratisflatteringpraisinglaudatorycommendatory

Antonyms

criticalderogatorydisparagingpaid

Commonly confused

complementary
EN: 'Complementary' (with 'e') means completing or enhancing something (e.g., complementary colors); 'complimentary' (with 'i') means given free or expressing praise.

Spelling tips

EN: The most common error is confusing 'complimentary' (free/praising, with 'i') with 'complementary' (completing, with 'e'). Remember: 'I' like free things → complimentary; 'E' completes → complementary.

💬 Examples

  1. She made several complimentary remarks about his presentation.

  2. The hotel offered complimentary breakfast to all guests.