compliment

nounB1 · Intermediate

Nice words about someone or something.

Meaning of «compliment»

noun

nice words about someone or something

She gave me a nice compliment on my dress.

Translation

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«compliment» in 17 languages

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The difference between similar words

say good things about someone

praisesay that someone did wellThe teacher praised her work.

complimentsay something nice to someone, politelyHe complimented me on my dress.

commendformalpraise formally, or say that something is goodThe mayor commended the firefighters.

applaudclap your hands, or praise in publicEveryone applauded the singer.

Word family

compliment B1 · nouncomplimentary B2 · adjectiveuncomplimentary C1 · adjective

Collections

Expressing Attitudes › Compliments & Praise

nice words about someone or something

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