Definitions for: Compliment


[n] a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration
[v] say something to someone that expresses praise; "He complimented her on her last physics paper"
[v] express respect or esteem for



Webster (1913) Definition: Com"pli*ment, n. [F. compliment. It complimento,
fr. comlire to compliment, finish, suit, fr. L. complere to
fill up. See Complete, and cf. Complement.]
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.

Tedious waste of time, to sit and hear So many hollow
compliments and lies. --Milton.

Many a compliment politely penned. --Cowper.

To make one a compliment, to show one respect; to praise
one in a flattering way. --Locke.

To make one's compliments to, to offer formal courtesies
to.

To stand on compliment, to treat with ceremony.

Syn: See Adulation.


Com"pli*ment, v. t.
To praise, flatter, or gratify, by expressions of
approbation, respect, or congratulation; to make or pay a
compliment to.

Monarchs should their inward soul disguise; . . .
Should compliment their foes and shun their friends.
--Prior.

Syn: To praise; flatter; adulate; commend.


Com"pli*ment, v. i.
To pass compliments; to use conventional expressions of
respect.

I make the interlocutors, upon occasion, compliment
with one another. --Boyle.

Synonyms: congratulate

See Also: congratulations, flattery, fulsomeness, greet, kudos, praise, praise, smarm, trade-last, unction

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