Definition of compliment Compliment

/kɑˈmplʌmɛnt/ - [kamplument] - com•pli•ment

We found 16 definitions of compliment from 10 different sources.

What does compliment mean?

Noun Plural: compliments
compliment - a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration
		congratulations, extolment, kudos, praise an expression of approval and commendation; "he always appreciated praise for his work"
		trade-last a compliment that I heard about you that I offer to trade for a compliment you have heard about me
		flattery excessive or insincere praise
Verb compliments, complimenting, complimented
compliment - say something to someone that expresses praise; "He complimented her on her last physics paper"
		congratulate
		praise express approval of; "The parents praised their children for their academic performance"
compliment - express respect or esteem for
		greet react to in a certain way; "The President was greeted with catcalls"

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compliment (Noun)
An expression of praise, congratulation, encouragement, or respect.
compliment (Noun)
Complimentary language; courtesy, flattery.
compliment (Verb)
To pay a compliment to; to express a favorable opinion of.

compliment (n.)
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.
compliment (v. t.)
To praise, flatter, or gratify, by expressions of approbation, respect, or congratulation; to make or pay a compliment to.
compliment (v. i.)
To pass compliments; to use conventional expressions of respect.

compliment
kom′pli-ment, n. an expression of regard or praise: delicate flattery: an expression of formal respect or civility: a present.—v.t. Compliment′, to pay a compliment to: to express respect for: to praise: to flatter: to congratulate: to make a present.—v.i. to make compliments.—adjs. Compliment′al, expressing or implying compliment; Compliment′ary, conveying, or expressive of, civility or praise: using compliments.—n. Compliment′er, one who pays compliments.—Compliments of the season, compliments appropriate to special times, as Christmas and birthdays; Left-handed compliment, a saying intended to seem a compliment, but in reality the reverse; Pay, or Present, one's compliments, to give one's respects or greeting. [Fr. compliment—L. complementum. See Comply.]

compliment
The military mark of respect shown by a body of troops to official personages, to an officer, or to another body of troops.

compliment
v. t., From Eng. con,--hot air, and Lat. pleo, to fill. Hence, to fill with hot air.

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compliment, verb, present, 1st person singular of compliment (infinitive).
compliment, verb (infinitive).
compliment, noun, singular of compliments.