compliments

UK
/ˈkɒmplɪmənts/
US
/ˈkɑmplɪmənts/

Translations

complimentverb

compliments

complimented
Past Simple
complimented
Past Participle
complimenting
Gerund
UK
/ˈkɒm.plɪ.mənt/
US
/ˈkɑːm.plə.mənt/
complimentnoun

compliments

pl

compliments
pl
UK
/ˈkɒmplɪmənt/
US
/ˈkɑmplɪmənt/
She received a compliment on her dress.
Она получила комплимент по поводу своего платья.

Definitions

complimentverb
To express praise or admiration for someone or something.
She complimented him on his eloquent speech.
To present or provide something politely as a courtesy or in acknowledgment.
The restaurant complimented us with a free dessert.
complimentnoun
A polite expression of praise or admiration.
She received a compliment on her new dress from her colleagues.
An act or circumstance that implies praise or approval.
The invitation to speak at the conference was a great compliment to his expertise.
A formal or courteous greeting, especially used in the plural.
Please give my compliments to your parents.