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complimentary, a.|kɒmplɪˈmɛntərɪ|
[f. compliment + -ary.]
Expressive of, or conveying, compliment; of the nature of a compliment.
[1628–1657see complementary A. 2.] 1716M. Davies Ath. Brit., Hist. Oxf. & Camb. 52 Their pretended Friends..accidental or complimentary Expressions. 1759Hurd Dial. i, I made complimentary verses on the great lords and ladies of the court. 1841D'Israeli Amen. Lit. (1867) 457 That formal complimentary style, borrowed from the Italians. 1880L. Stephen Pope iv. 85 Pope's references to his Sovereign were not complimentary. Mod. They have received complimentary tickets for the entertainment.
b. Of persons: Using compliment.
1880Ouida Moths I. 179, I cannot say that she is complimentary. |