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Definitions

complimentary

[kom-pluh-men-tuh-ree, -tree] / ˌkɒm pləˈmɛn tə ri, -tri /
ADJECTIVE
flattering
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appreciative congratulatory polite respectful
WEAK
adulatory approbative approbatory approving celebrating commendatory courtly encomiastic encomiastical eulogistic fair-spoken fawning highly favorable honeyed honoring laudatory panegyrical plauditory praiseful sycophantic unctuous well-wishing with high praise with highest recommendation
Antonyms
STRONGEST
unmannerly
WEAK
blaming censuring critical denouncing disparaging for sale insulting reproachful unflattering
ADJECTIVE
free
Synonyms
WEAK
as a perk chargeless comp costless courtesy donated free lunch free of charge gratis gratuitous honorary on the house
Antonyms
WEAK
blaming censuring critical denouncing disparaging for sale insulting reproachful unflattering

Example Sentences

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Your complimentary access concludes next week— for uninterrupted access and get your first four weeks free.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

We started with a generous spread of complimentary bread and butter, fresh oysters, and escargot—my wife’s favorite, not mine, though the leftover sauce was perfect for dipping.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

It’s a cozy place to grab complimentary preflight food and drinks and relax away from the gate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Despite O'Neill's defence of his players, others were less complimentary.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

The next morning the newspaper reviews were not complimentary.

From "The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights" by Russell Freedman

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.