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compliments

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈkɑmplɪmənts/ · UK /ˈkɒmplɪmənts/

compliments means: Things you say to show that you like or admire someone or something.

noun

WORDS OF PRAISEB1

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

  • Thank you for the compliments.
  • Her painting received many compliments.
  • He always gives me compliments on my cooking.

How to use it: compliments on something (She received compliments on her new haircut.); pay someone compliments (He paid the chef compliments throughout dinner.)

Similar words: praise, kind words

Opposites: insults

Common phrases: give compliments, receive compliments, pay someone compliments

GOOD WISHESC1

Polite good wishes, often sent with a gift or offered to someone you respect.

  • Please give your mother my compliments.
  • The hotel sent fruit with its compliments.
  • We offered our guests the compliments of the season.

How to use it: with someone's compliments (Please accept these flowers with our compliments.); compliments of someone (Dessert is free, compliments of the chef.)

Similar words: good wishes, regards

Common phrases: with our compliments, compliments of someone, compliments of the season

Questions about compliments

What does compliments mean?

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

What is compliments in other languages?

Türkçe: iltifatlar · Español: cumplidos · Français: compliments · Deutsch: Komplimente · Italiano: complimenti · 日本語: 褒め言葉

How do you pronounce compliments?

In American English /ˈkɑmplɪmənts/; in British English /ˈkɒmplɪmənts/.

How do you use compliments in a sentence?

Thank you for the compliments. Her painting received many compliments.

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