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compliment

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈkɑːmpləmənt/ · UK /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

Forms: complimented

compliment means: Something you say to show that you like or admire someone or something.

noun

PRAISEB1

Something you say to show that you like or admire someone or something.

  • Thank you for the compliment.
  • He paid her a compliment on her cooking.
  • Do you find it hard to accept compliments?

How to use it: a compliment on something (She gave me a compliment on my painting.)

Similar words: praise

Opposites: insult

Common phrases: pay a compliment, receive a compliment, a lovely compliment, a sincere compliment

verb

PRAISE SOMEONEB1

If you do this, you tell someone that you like or admire something about them.

  • He complimented my cooking.
  • The manager complimented us on our hard work.
  • Did anyone compliment you on your dress?

How to use it: compliment someone on something (I complimented her on her new hairstyle.)

Similar words: praise

Opposites: insult

Common phrases: compliment someone, compliment someone's work, compliment someone on, compliment the chef

Questions about compliment

What does compliment mean?

Something you say to show that you like or admire someone or something.

What is compliment in other languages?

Türkçe: iltifat · Español: cumplido · Français: compliment · Deutsch: Kompliment · Italiano: complimento · 日本語: 褒め言葉

How do you pronounce compliment?

In American English /ˈkɑːmpləmənt/; in British English /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/.

How do you use compliment in a sentence?

Thank you for the compliment. He paid her a compliment on her cooking.

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