compliment

Speech parts

1. compliment - Noun

2. compliment - Verb

Meaning

An expression, by word or act, of approbation, regard, confidence, civility, or admiration; a flattering speech or attention; a ceremonious greeting; as, to send one's compliments to a friend.

To praise, flatter, or gratify, by expressions of approbation, respect, or congratulation; to make or pay a compliment to.

To pass compliments; to use conventional expressions of respect.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

flatter congratulate commend adulate pat encore kudos blarney hosanna congratulations congratulation encomium honor tribute celebrate
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Antonyms

insult burke savage scout requiem nick
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Hypernyms

kudos congratulations praise greet extolment

Hyponyms

flattery unction smarm fulsomeness trade-last

Phrases with the word

backhanded compliment fish for a compliment pay a compliment pay someone a compliment give a compliment make a compliment

Examples

A compliment is like a kiss through a veil. Victor Hugo

I do not consider it an insult, but rather a compliment to be called an agnostic. I do not pretend to know where many ignorant men are sure - that is all that agnosticism means. Clarence Darrow

To be trusted is a greater compliment than being loved. George MacDonald

It is a real compliment that comes from an enemy. Persian Proverb

Of a compliment only a third is meant. Welsh Proverb

A soft-spoken compliment is honied poison. Latin Proverb

Close letter words and terms

complier complies with complify compliment excessively compliment someone compliment with two meanings