Cool MateMeaning of Complimentary
Provided free of charge; expressing praise.
In simple words: Something that is free or praises someone.
Complimentary in a sentence
- The hotel offered complimentary breakfast to all guests.
- She received a complimentary ticket to the concert.
- His complimentary remarks made her feel appreciated.
- The brochure provided a complimentary shoutout to local businesses.
- The reviewer wrote a complimentary article about the new restaurant.
How to use Complimentary
Use 'complimentary' to describe praises given or items provided for free. It's suitable for formal and neutral contexts, but avoid in informal conversations.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'compliment' and 'free', like a free compliment.
Related words
Collocations with Complimentary
- complimentary service
- complimentary gift
- complimentary remarks
- complimentary offer
- complimentary ticket
Opposites of Complimentary
- critical
- disparaging
Common mistakes with Complimentary
- Confused with 'complementary'; they have different meanings.
- Used incorrectly to refer to something that is not free or praise.
- Omitting the context when saying 'complimentary' can lead to misunderstanding.
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More words like Complimentary
- Greatest
the best or most important
- BeA1
To exist or live.
- IA1
The word used by a person to talk about themselves.
- OfA1
shows a relationship between things, often to indicate belonging or connection.
- TheA1
A word that shows a specific thing is being talked about.
- YouA1
A word used to talk about the person or people you are speaking to.
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Frequently asked questions about "Complimentary"
What does "Complimentary" mean?
Something that is free or praises someone.
What is the definition of "Complimentary"?
Provided free of charge; expressing praise.
How do you use "Complimentary" in a sentence?
The hotel offered complimentary breakfast to all guests.
Can you give another example of "Complimentary"?
She received a complimentary ticket to the concert.
What are synonyms for "Complimentary"?
Common alternatives include gratis, free, flattering, praising, gracious.
What is the opposite of "Complimentary"?
Opposite meanings include critical, disparaging.
What words go with "Complimentary"?
It commonly pairs with complimentary service, complimentary gift, complimentary remarks, complimentary offer, complimentary ticket.
What are common mistakes when using "Complimentary"?
Confused with 'complementary'; they have different meanings. Used incorrectly to refer to something that is not free or praise. Omitting the context when saying 'complimentary' can lead to misunderstanding.
How do you pronounce "Complimentary"?
US: //kəmˈplɪməntəri//, UK: //kəmˈplɪməntri//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use "Complimentary"?
Use 'complimentary' to describe praises given or items provided for free. It's suitable for formal and neutral contexts, but avoid in informal conversations.