com?pli?ment
noun
ˈk?mpləmənt/
1.
a polite expression of praise or admiration.
"she paid me an enormous compliment"
synonyms: flattering remark, tribute, accolade, commendation, bouquet, pat on the back; More
antonyms: insult
an act or circumstance that implies praise or respect.
"it's a compliment to the bride to dress up on her special day"
congratulations or praise expressed to someone.
"my compliments on your cooking"
synonyms: congratulations, commendations, praise; More
greetings or regards, esp. when sent as a message.
"carry my compliments to your kinsmen"
synonyms: greetings, regards, respects, good wishes, best wishes, salutations, felicitations More
verb
verb: compliment; 3rd person present: compliments; past tense: complimented; past participle: complimented; gerund or present participle: complimenting
ˈk?mpləˌment/
1.
politely congratulate or praise (someone) for something.
"he complimented Erica on her appearance"
praise (something) politely.
"complimenting the other team's good play"
synonyms: praise, pay tribute to, speak highly/well of, flatter, wax lyrical about, make much of, commend, acclaim, applaud, salute, honor; More
antonyms: criticize
archaic
present someone with (something) as a mark of courtesy.
"Prince George expected to be complimented with a seat in the royal coach"
Origin
mid 17th cent.: from French compliment (noun), complimenter (verb), from Italian complimento ‘fulfillment of the requirements of courtesy,’ from Latin complementum ‘completion, fulfillment’ (reflected in the earlier English spelling complement, gradually replaced by the French form between 1655 and 1715).