complimentary

/ˌkɑm.pləˈmɛn.tə.ɹi/

adjectivecom · pli · men · ta · ry

Think: “I’m COMPLIMENT-ary” — it’s about a COMPLIMENT (praise) or something given as a courtesy.

Yes, it's complimentary. Don’t confuse it with complement: complimentary has “-ment-” like complimenT (praise), not “-ment” vs “-ment” — and it ends in “-ary,” not “-ery.”

Definitions

  1. adjectiveExpressing praise or admiration; flattering.
  2. adjectiveGiven for free; provided as a courtesy (often to customers or guests).

Examples

  • “She wrote a complimentary note about his presentation.”
  • “The hotel left complimentary water and snacks in the room.”
  • “He was complimentary toward the staff, thanking them for their quick help.”

Synonyms

flatteringpraisinglaudatoryapprovingfree

Antonyms

criticalinsulting

Translations

ES complementario (gratis); elogiosoPT gratuito; elogiosoFR gratuit; élogieux

Common misspellings

complimentrycomplamentarycomplementarycomplimenterycomplimentorycomplimentarrycomplimentairycomplimentray

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