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Definition compliment in British English

compliment noun

noun
/ˈkɒmplɪmənt/
1

something nice that you say to praise someone

Example

It is a compliment to be compared to her.

Example

He kept paying me compliments on my cooking.

Example

Mum says I'm stubborn, but I'll take that as a compliment.

Synonyms and related words
praise admiration recognition
1.1

something that shows you approve of someone or respect them

Example

He paid me the compliment of inviting me to sing at his wedding.

Synonyms and related words
praise admiration recognition
2

used for greeting someone, or giving them your good wishes

Synonyms and related words
hello good morning good afternoon
Definition compliment in British English