a polite expression of praise or admiration:she paid me an enormous compliment
an act or circumstance that implies praise or respect:it’s a compliment to the bride to dress up on her special day
(compliments) congratulations or praise expressed to someone:my compliments on your cooking
(compliments) formal greetings, especially when sent as a message:carry my compliments to your kinsmen
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politely congratulate or praise (someone) for something:he complimented Erika on her appearance
praise (something) politely:the manager was heard to compliment the other team’s good play
(compliment someone with) archaic present someone with (something) as a mark of courtesy:Prince George expected to be complimented with a seat in the royal coach
compliments of the season
used as a seasonal greeting at Christmas or the New Year.
pay one's compliments
send or express formal greetings:a gentleman stopped, eager to pay his compliments
return the compliment
give a compliment in return for another.
retaliate or respond in kind:she eyed me warily, and I returned the compliment
with one's compliments
used to express the fact that what one is giving is free:all drinks will be supplied with our compliments
