complimentary

adjectiveattested in dialogue

United Kingdom//ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi//
United States//ˌkɑmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi//

In the nature of a compliment.

adjective

1
In the nature of a compliment.
a complimentary remark
But yesterday evening late, when Lewis arrived from down town he found his supper spread, and some presents of books there, with very complimentary writings on the fly-leaves, and certain very complimentary letters, and more or less greenbacks of dignified denomination pinned to those letters and fly-leaves...
2
Free; provided at no charge.
complimentary drinks
In the evenings, Ward and PJ offer guests a complimentary drink. This gesture seems to reinforce the hosts' desire to make everyone feel welcome.
3
With respect to the closing of a letter, formal and professional.
The complimentary closing is the word grouping used to bring the message or text to a close.

Etymology

From compliment (noun) + -ary. Piecewise doublet of complementary.

Forms

comparative: more complimentary
superlative: most complimentary

complicated · Difficult or convoluted.complication · The act or process of complicating.compliment · An expression of praise, congratulation, or respect.

complimentary · In the nature of a compliment.

compliments · Good wishes.comply · To yield assent; to accord; to acquiesce, agree, consent; to…component · A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often…

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