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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024com•pli•men•ta•ry /ˌkɑmpləˈmɛntəri/USA pronunciation adj - expressing a compliment:a complimentary remark.
- [usually: before a noun] given free as a gift or courtesy: complimentary tickets to the game.
com•pli•men•ta•ri•ly, adv. com•pli•men•ta•ri•ness, n. [uncountable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024com•pli•men•ta•ry (kom′plə men′tə rē, -trē),USA pronunciation adj., n., pl. -ries. adj. - of the nature of, conveying, or expressing a compliment, often one that is politely flattering:a complimentary remark.
- given free as a gift or courtesy:a complimentary ticket.
n. - something given or supplied without charge, as lodging, transportation, or meals, esp. as an inducement to prospective customers.
- compliment + -ary 1620–30
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged . commendatory, praising, laudatory.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged . abusive, unflattering.
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