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Synonyms & Similar Words
praise
admiration
accolade
approval
commendation
tribute
flattering remark
glowing review
kind word
expression of esteem
tribute
homage
honor
recognition
tribute
extolment
laudation
eulogy
panegyric
plaudit
kudos
applause
acclamation
adoration
veneration
reverence
esteem
respect
admiration
adulation
idolization
glorification
exaltation
magnification
aggrandizement
Meaning of compliment
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, a compliment is "an expression of praise or admiration, especially one that is formal or courteous".
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines it as "an expression of praise, admiration, or congratulations".
- Cambridge Dictionary describes it as "a polite expression of praise or admiration".
Example Uses
- The audience gave the performer a compliment on her outstanding singing voice.
- She received a compliment from her boss on her excellent work.
- He paid her a compliment by saying she looked beautiful in her new dress.
- The company received a compliment from a satisfied customer on their excellent customer service.
- The chef was thrilled to receive a compliment from a food critic on his new restaurant.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
criticism
disapproval
dispraise
condemnation
denunciation
censure
reproach
rebuke
reproof
scolding
chastisement
admonition
reprimand
upbraiding
castigation
vilification
defamation
slander
aspersion
calumny
detraction
disparagement
belittling