complimented

Example Sentences

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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

He said that Bond "was written how he was written for a reason", but added he was "complimented" by being linked to the role.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The president’s son called Navarro “my boy” and complimented him on the “jacked” physique he developed while in prison.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

When I complimented the motel sign, Novak told how, in late 2025, an older Navajo man named Ernie showed up, said he’d painted the motel sign about 40 years ago and offered to repaint it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Mrs. Gardiner then rallied her niece on Wickham’s desertion, and complimented her on bearing it so well.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen