compliment
[ˈkɒmplɪmənt]
[ˈkɑmpləmənt]
A compliment is something nice someone says about you or your work.
When people give compliments, they usually mean it as a kind way of saying "you did great" or "I really like that." You might hear them at a party when someone admires your outfit, or in a meeting when a coworker praises your project. Even on social media, you can get compliments on photos and posts. But remember, a compliment is meant to be genuine - people usually give them because they genuinely appreciate something about the other person or their work.
How common is "compliment"?
Word compliment is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions
noun
An expression of praise, congratulation, or respect.
insult
verb
To pay a compliment (to); to express a favorable opinion (of).
insult
Real examples of "compliment" in context
