- past tense form of compliment.
- past participle of compliment.
complimented
Example Sentences
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The lawsuits alleged that Vintfeld’s employees approached families at shopping malls, complimented parents for their children’s good looks, and enticed them to pay up to $1,500 for marketing services that amounted to just photo shoots.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
Coach Sean McVay complimented Ferguson for responding positively after his miscues.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
Cruise complimented Prince William on his "great jacket", referring to the prince's black velvet jacket.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
This is not the first time Trump has complimented the Australian retirement program.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
In this moment, the confident Lala seems flustered, almost like a celebrity pirate had just complimented her pirating.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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