Definition of compliment
Nouns
a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration
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trade-last
a compliment that I heard about you that I offer to trade for a compliment you have heard about me
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flattery
excessive or insincere praise
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adulation
servile flattery; exaggerated and hypocritical praise
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blandishment, cajolery, palaver
flattery intended to persuade
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blarney, coaxing, soft soap, sweet talk
flattery designed to gain favor
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puffery
a flattering commendation (especially when used for promotional purposes)
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fulsomeness, smarm, unction
excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm
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congratulations, extolment, kudos, praise
an expression of approval and commendation
Verbs
say something to someone that expresses praise
"He complimented her on her last physics paper"
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- congratulate
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praise
express approval of
express respect or esteem for
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greet
send greetings to
Vocabulary Lists for compliment
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