complimentary

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˌkɒmplɪ̈ˈmɛnt(ə)ri/
• (US) enPR: kŏm'plĭ-mĕnʹtə-rē or -trē, IPA ^(key): /ˌkɑmplɪ̈ˈmɛnt(ə)ri/

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• Homophones: complementary
• Hyphenation: com‧pli‧men‧ta‧ry

Adjective

Positive complimentary

Comparative more complimentary

Superlative most complimentary

1. If something is complimentary, it is said to praise or approve someone.
2. If something is complimentary, it is given without any cost.
   • Synonym: free