complimentary
adjective
com·pli·men·ta·ry
ˌkäm-plə-ˈmen-t(ə-)rē 
1
a
: expressing praise or admiration : expressing or containing a compliment
a complimentary remark
b
: favorable
the novel received complimentary reviews
2
: given free as a courtesy or favor
complimentary tickets
Synonyms
Examples of complimentary in a Sentence
Furtado is as complimentary about Elliott's manicure … as she is about Elliott's business acumen.
—
David A. Keeps, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2001
In the bar that evening I at last had the Holiday Inn's complimentary drink, "Tropical Aura."
—V. S. Naipaul, Among the Believers, 1981
Wilbur had been feeling dizzier and dizzier through this long, complimentary speech. When he heard the crowd begin to cheer and clap again, he suddenly fainted away.
—E. B. White, Charlotte's Web, 1952
She made complimentary remarks about his work.
They handed out complimentary brochures.
The restaurant offers valet parking as a complimentary service.
David A. Keeps, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2001
In the bar that evening I at last had the Holiday Inn's complimentary drink, "Tropical Aura."
—V. S. Naipaul, Among the Believers, 1981
Wilbur had been feeling dizzier and dizzier through this long, complimentary speech. When he heard the crowd begin to cheer and clap again, he suddenly fainted away.
—E. B. White, Charlotte's Web, 1952
She made complimentary remarks about his work.
They handed out complimentary brochures.
The restaurant offers valet parking as a complimentary service.
Recent Examples on the Web
Get additional complimentary resources, including webinars, on the Predictions 2025 hub.
—Forrester, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
For the opening, Ganni Madison Avenue will offer customers who purchase a Bou bag in-store complimentary embossing of their initials for a personalized touch, and will host complimentary personal shopping appointments throughout the weekend.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
Yard House is offering veterans and active-duty military members a complimentary appetizer on Nov. 11.
—Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 11 Nov. 2024
Available all-day on Monday for veterans and active-duty service members to get a complimentary Sunrise Pancake Special at all locations, available for dine-in guests nationwide.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 10 Nov. 2024
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Forrester, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
For the opening, Ganni Madison Avenue will offer customers who purchase a Bou bag in-store complimentary embossing of their initials for a personalized touch, and will host complimentary personal shopping appointments throughout the weekend.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
Yard House is offering veterans and active-duty military members a complimentary appetizer on Nov. 11.
—Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 11 Nov. 2024
Available all-day on Monday for veterans and active-duty service members to get a complimentary Sunrise Pancake Special at all locations, available for dine-in guests nationwide.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 10 Nov. 2024
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“Complimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complimentary. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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complimentary
adjective
com·pli·men·ta·ry
ˌkäm-plə-ˈment-ə-rē
-ˈmen-trē
1
: expressing or containing a compliment
a complimentary remark
2
: given free as a courtesy or favor
complimentary tickets
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