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complimentary

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com·pli·men·ta·ry  (kmpl-mnt-r, -tr)
adj.
1. Expressing, using, or resembling a compliment: a concert that received complimentary reviews.
2. Given free to repay a favor or as an act of courtesy: complimentary copies of the new book.
compli·menta·ri·ly adv.
complimentary
Adjective
1. expressing praise
2. free of charge: a complimentary drink
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.complimentary - conveying or resembling a compliment; "a complimentary remark"
favorable, favourable - encouraging or approving or pleasing; "a favorable reply"; "he received a favorable rating"; "listened with a favorable ear"; "made a favorable impression"
uncomplimentary - tending to (or intended to) detract or disparage
2.complimentary - costing nothing; "complimentary tickets"; "free admission"
costless, gratis, gratuitous, free
unpaid - not paid; "unpaid wages"; "an unpaid bill"
complimentary
adjective 1. flattering, approving, appreciative, congratulatory, eulogistic, commendatory << OPPOSITE critical
adjective 2. free, donated, courtesy, honorary, free of charge, on the house, gratuitous, gratis
Translations
complimentary [kɔmplɪˈmɛntərɪ] adj → elogioso; [copy] → de regalo;
complimentary ticket → invitación f
complimentary [kɔmplɪˈmɛntərɪ] compliment adj → flatteur/euse (= free); à titre gracieux
complimentary [kɔmplɪˈmɛntərɪ] compliment adj → schmeichelhaft;
(ticket, copy of book etc) → Frei-
complimentary [kɔmplɪˈmɛntərɪ] adj → complimentoso/a, elogiativo/a (= free); in omaggio


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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,
Thus Spake Zarathustra: A Book For All And None by Nietzsche, Friedrich View in context
You are very complimentary to my partner, indeed," asserted the donkey, rubbing his front hoofs together as if highly pleased.
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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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