- past tense form of compliment.
- past participle of compliment.
complimented
Example Sentences
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The only proof that they were on surveillance came on the rare occasions when a deputy later complimented me on a shot.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
He complimented an Emirati journalist who asked a question, describing the man known as MBZ as a "handsome guy" whom "I can put... right now in a movie".
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
Badenoch complimented Minaj on Friday, saying she was a fan of the Trinidad and Tobago-born rapper's song Starship.
From BBC ● May 15, 2026
You complimented me on being a master investor.
From MarketWatch ● May 13, 2026
If anybody complimented me like that, I'd be trying hard not to smile, but would probably slip a little one in.
From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds
