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complimentary [ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntərɪ -trɪ] adj
1. conveying, containing, or resembling a compliment 2. expressing praise; flattering 3. given free, esp as a courtesy or for publicity purposes complimentarily adv ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
complimentary adjective 1. flattering, approving, appreciative, congratulatory, laudatory, eulogistic, commendatory We often get complimentary remarks regarding the quality of our service. flattering critical, insulting, abusive, scathing, disparaging, unflattering, uncomplimentary, fault-finding 2. free, donated, courtesy, honorary, free of charge, on the house, gratuitous, gratis He had complimentary tickets for the show. Translations complimentary [ˌkɒmplɪˈmentərɪ] ADJ complimentary [ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntəri] adj (= flattering) [person] → flatteur/euse; [remark] → élogieux/euse to be complimentary about sth → faire des compliments sur qch He was very complimentary about my garden → Il a fait des compliments sur mon jardin. complimentary adj (= praising) → schmeichelhaft; complimentary close → Schlussformel f; to be complimentary about somebody/something → sich schmeichelhaft über jdn/etw äußern, jdn/etw loben complimentary [ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛnt/ərɪ] adj (remark) → lusinghiero/a, elogiativo/a; (free, ticket) → (in) omaggio inv complimentary [ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛnt/ərɪ] adj (remark) → lusinghiero/a, elogiativo/a; (free, ticket) → (in) omaggio inv How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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And already, ye higher men--let me tickle you with this complimentary and flattering name, as he himself doeth--already doth mine evil spirit of deceit and magic attack me, my melancholy devil, You are very complimentary to my partner, indeed," asserted the donkey, rubbing his front hoofs together as if highly pleased. And he had a good knack at getting in the complimentary thing here and there about a knight that was likely to advertise -- no, I mean a knight that had influence; and he also had a neat gift of exaggeration, for in his time he had kept door for a pious hermit who lived in a sty and worked miracles. |
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