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compliment
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural compliments
plural compliments
Learner's definition of COMPLIMENT
1
[count] : a remark that says something good about someone or something（言语上的）夸奖，赞美
- She gave/paid me a compliment. [=she said something nice about me]她对我说了些赞美的话。
- He told her he admired her paintings and she returned/repaid the compliment by saying that she was a fan of his sculptures.他夸赞说他很欣赏她的画，她回敬说她是他的雕刻作品的崇拜者。
- I received a nice compliment yesterday. [=someone said something nice about me yesterday]昨天我受到了夸奖。
- I'll take that as a compliment. [=I'll regard what was said as praise, whether or not the speaker meant it as praise]我会把这看作是一种褒奖。
- When I called you a perfectionist, I meant it as a compliment. [=I wanted what I said to be understood as praise]我称你为完美主义者时，是在夸你。
- She is always fishing for compliments. [=she is always trying to get people to say nice things about her]她总想让人夸赞她。
2
[count] : an action that expresses admiration or approval（行动上的）夸奖，赞美
- When customers recommend our company to friends and family members, we consider that to be the highest/best compliment we can get.在我们看来，顾客向亲朋好友推荐我们公司就是对我们最高/好的嘉奖。
3
compliments [plural] — used politely to express praise, welcome, or good wishes to someone致意，问候，祝贺（用于礼貌地向某人表示称赞、欢迎或祝愿）
- Our compliments to the chef! [=we praise the chef for preparing a fine meal]向厨师致意！
- Please accept this gift with our compliments.这份礼物聊表我们的心意，请收下。
- A free sample is enclosed with the compliments of the manufacturer.制造商附赠样品聊表心意。
◊ The phrase compliments of is often used to identify the giver of something that has been provided for free.由…免费提供
- We were served free drinks, compliments of [=provided without charge by] the casino.赌场向我们提供免费饮料。
◊ Compliments of is also used in a joking way to refer to the source of something that is not wanted.短语compliments of也用作戏谑之意，指不喜之物的来源。
- I woke up with a stiff neck, compliments of that uncomfortable mattress in their guest room. [=sleeping on the uncomfortable mattress gave me a stiff neck]我醒来时脖子就落枕了，都怪他们家客房那张不舒服的床垫。
- He received an audit, compliments of the IRS.他被审计了，这可是国内税务局的赠礼。
◊ Do not confuse compliment with complement.
compliments; complimented; complimenting
compliments; complimented; complimenting
Learner's definition of COMPLIMENT
[+ object]
: to say nice things about (someone or something) : to pay a compliment to (someone or something)夸奖；赞美 — often + on
- She complimented my outfit.她夸我这套衣服好看。
- We complimented the pianist on his performance.我们称赞这位钢琴家的精彩演奏。
◊ Do not confuse compliment with complement.
com·pli·ment ˈkäm-plə-mənt 
1
a
: an expression of esteem, respect, affection, or admiration
especially : an admiring remark
b
: formal and respectful recognition : honor
Did you know?
Is it complement or compliment?
Today there is no overlap between the meanings of complement and compliment, as either nouns or verbs, but their similar spellings and pronunciations make them prime candidates for confusion. Despite the difference in their meanings, both complement and compliment have roots in the Latin word complēre which means “to complete.” Complement remains true to that origin in its spelling and in its meanings that have to do with completing or completion. Keep that connection in mind and there should be no question as to whether complement or compliment is the correct word to use in a given context.
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Noun "The warden said he wouldn't let just anybody have a young swan, but he'd let you have one because you understand about birds, and he trusts you. That's quite a compliment, son." Mr. Beaver looked pleased. 
E. B. White, The Trumpet Of The Swan, (1970) 2000 Boys in the Midwest grow up without a word of praise, their parents fearful that a compliment might make them vain … Garrison Keillor, WLT: A Radio Romance, 1991 Mallard scowled at him. He had never learned to receive compliment or expressions of gratitude gracefully. Dorothy Simpson, The Night She Died, 1981 The first presentation of Falstaff I ever saw was yours … Perhaps the best compliment I can pay is to say, as I truly can, I am very anxious to see it again. Abraham Lincoln, letter, 17 Aug. 1863 He told her he admired her paintings and she returned the compliment by saying that she was a fan of his sculptures. When customers recommend our company to friends and family members, we consider that to be the highest compliment we can get. Verb She was forever complimenting Ziba's exotic appearance and asking for her viewpoint on various international issues. Anne Tyler, Digging to America, 2006 … she had gotten a three-and-a-half-star review in the Nut County Reporter, complimenting her especially on her crème brûlée and her pork medallions … Jane Smiley, Good Faith, 2003 What a day. She had been winked at, complimented, given a gift, and now mistaken for the mysterious Alyce … Karen Cushman, The Midwife's Apprentice, 1995 Wilde would compliment him later: 'I have always regarded you as the best critic of my plays.' 'But I have never criticised your plays,' said Tree. 'That's why,' said Wilde. Richard Ellmann, Oscar Wilde, (1984) 1988 complimented her on her election victory See More
E. B. White, The Trumpet Of The Swan, (1970) 2000 Boys in the Midwest grow up without a word of praise, their parents fearful that a compliment might make them vain … Garrison Keillor, WLT: A Radio Romance, 1991 Mallard scowled at him. He had never learned to receive compliment or expressions of gratitude gracefully. Dorothy Simpson, The Night She Died, 1981 The first presentation of Falstaff I ever saw was yours … Perhaps the best compliment I can pay is to say, as I truly can, I am very anxious to see it again. Abraham Lincoln, letter, 17 Aug. 1863 He told her he admired her paintings and she returned the compliment by saying that she was a fan of his sculptures. When customers recommend our company to friends and family members, we consider that to be the highest compliment we can get. Verb She was forever complimenting Ziba's exotic appearance and asking for her viewpoint on various international issues. Anne Tyler, Digging to America, 2006 … she had gotten a three-and-a-half-star review in the Nut County Reporter, complimenting her especially on her crème brûlée and her pork medallions … Jane Smiley, Good Faith, 2003 What a day. She had been winked at, complimented, given a gift, and now mistaken for the mysterious Alyce … Karen Cushman, The Midwife's Apprentice, 1995 Wilde would compliment him later: 'I have always regarded you as the best critic of my plays.' 'But I have never criticised your plays,' said Tree. 'That's why,' said Wilde. Richard Ellmann, Oscar Wilde, (1984) 1988 complimented her on her election victory See More Recent Examples on the Web Patrick Marley, Anchorage Daily News, 4 Aug. 2022 That's a compliment to Lamborghini's forward-thinking engineering team that fabricated a magnificent supercar. Michael Harley, Forbes, 4 July 2022 Except in this case, theme park should be a compliment. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 24 May 2022 Being compared to Bill Cosby and his family was a compliment, right? Kathleen Newman-bremang, refinery29.com, 11 Feb. 2022 For a team that had Duke Snider, Gil Hodges, Sandy Koufax, and Don Drysdale, that was quite a compliment. Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 Everybody had a different favorite song, and even those opinions would change all of the time, which is a lovely compliment to the record and its sonic diversity. Stephen Daw, Billboard, 8 Apr. 2022 It was considered by many to be a back-handed compliment that was dismissive of the Williams’ significant accomplishments. Cady Lang, Time, 29 Mar. 2022 When one online reviewer dismissed the book as a cross between Bridget Jones and Agatha Christie, Ms. Steiner took it as a compliment. New York Times, 11 July 2022 Cam Kerry, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Sep. 2022 Each Epic Encounter is broken up into two boxes that compliment each other. Rob Wieland, Forbes, 1 July 2022 Everyone in my life has noticed the change, from my family and friends to strangers who compliment my clear complexion. Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 14 July 2022 The ventral striatum is activated in the brains of couples who are asked to compliment each other, suggesting that the anticipation is itself rewarding. Rafil Kroll-zaidi, Harper’s Magazine , 17 Aug. 2022 While Rodriguez continued to compliment Jeter during the interview, he was repeatedly pressed on the subject. Charmaine Patterson, PEOPLE.com, 29 July 2022 The lipstick comes in two shades, Magic Brownie, a gorgeous ‘90s brown made to compliment every skin tone, and Angel Rave, a cool purple. Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 17 May 2022 The Spotlight Pro is a brand new product for the Vivint range and is designed to compliment the Outdoor Camera Pro. Matthew Humphries, PCMAG, 9 May 2022 Chantelle Edwards, 44, visiting from Indianapolis, stopped to compliment the costumes. New York Times, 4 May 2022 See More
Noun
Those apparent criticisms may have struck many Republican primary voters as a compliment. Patrick Marley, Anchorage Daily News, 4 Aug. 2022 That's a compliment to Lamborghini's forward-thinking engineering team that fabricated a magnificent supercar. Michael Harley, Forbes, 4 July 2022 Except in this case, theme park should be a compliment. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 24 May 2022 Being compared to Bill Cosby and his family was a compliment, right? Kathleen Newman-bremang, refinery29.com, 11 Feb. 2022 For a team that had Duke Snider, Gil Hodges, Sandy Koufax, and Don Drysdale, that was quite a compliment. Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 Everybody had a different favorite song, and even those opinions would change all of the time, which is a lovely compliment to the record and its sonic diversity. Stephen Daw, Billboard, 8 Apr. 2022 It was considered by many to be a back-handed compliment that was dismissive of the Williams’ significant accomplishments. Cady Lang, Time, 29 Mar. 2022 When one online reviewer dismissed the book as a cross between Bridget Jones and Agatha Christie, Ms. Steiner took it as a compliment. New York Times, 11 July 2022 Verb
Junior center midfielder Gus Dos Santos possesses the skills to attack downhill, showcasing elite speed and quickness to compliment slick ball handling. Cam Kerry, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Sep. 2022 Each Epic Encounter is broken up into two boxes that compliment each other. Rob Wieland, Forbes, 1 July 2022 Everyone in my life has noticed the change, from my family and friends to strangers who compliment my clear complexion. Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 14 July 2022 The ventral striatum is activated in the brains of couples who are asked to compliment each other, suggesting that the anticipation is itself rewarding. Rafil Kroll-zaidi, Harper’s Magazine , 17 Aug. 2022 While Rodriguez continued to compliment Jeter during the interview, he was repeatedly pressed on the subject. Charmaine Patterson, PEOPLE.com, 29 July 2022 The lipstick comes in two shades, Magic Brownie, a gorgeous ‘90s brown made to compliment every skin tone, and Angel Rave, a cool purple. Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 17 May 2022 The Spotlight Pro is a brand new product for the Vivint range and is designed to compliment the Outdoor Camera Pro. Matthew Humphries, PCMAG, 9 May 2022 Chantelle Edwards, 44, visiting from Indianapolis, stopped to compliment the costumes. New York Times, 4 May 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
borrowed from French, Italian & Spanish; French, borrowed from Italian & Spanish; Italian complimento, borrowed from Spanish cumplimiento, complimiento "offer made solely for reasons of etiquette," earlier "abundance," from cumplir "to go along (with), meet the expectations (of), satisfy (obligations of courtesy)," earlier, "to carry out, execute, fulfill" + -miento -ment — more at comply
Note: In the seventeenth century the word was often spelled complement, and complement entry 1 was occasionally spelled compliment. Senses of complement current in early Modern English, as "any observance that tends to give completeness to the expression of worship, honour, reverence, or the like" (Oxford English Dictionary, first edition) tend to shade into compliment, so that it is difficult to know if authors recognized a difference between the words.
Verb
borrowed from French complimenter, derivative of compliment compliment entry 1
First Known Use
Noun
1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Verb
1673, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of compliment was in 1598 Phrases Containing compliment
noun¹
noun²
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