A ceremonious or formal tribute of (mere) courtesy paid to any one; plural ceremonies of civility or politeness. Now compliment, n.
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| 释义 | the mind > attention and judgement > esteem > approval or sanction > commendation or praise > compliment > [noun] (17) complement1578 A ceremonious or formal tribute of (mere) courtesy paid to any one; plural ceremonies of civility or politeness. Now compliment, n. complemento1582 = compliment, n. compliment1655 A ceremonial act or expression as a tribute of courtesy, ‘usually understood to mean less than it declares’ (Johnson); now, esp. a neatly-turned… douceurs1665 In plural. Agreeable or pleasant words; complimentary phrases. Obsolete. bouquet1955 figurative. A compliment, praise; to throw bouquets: to pay compliments. Subcategories:— reciprocal (1) — making of compliments (3) — complimentary quality (1) — complimenter (5) — one who is complimented (1) — complimentary language (1) |
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