- past tense form of compliment.
- past participle of compliment.
complimented
Example Sentences
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So if you complimented somebody’s jacket, a more acceptable response might be, “Thanks! My sister helped me pick it out.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
Coach Sean McVay complimented Ferguson for responding positively after his miscues.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
He complimented her intelligence, "which is not typical in the modelling industry", Anya says, and suggested introducing her to a friend of his with connections in the fashion business: Epstein.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
This is not the first time Trump has complimented the Australian retirement program.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
She met him in the lunch line when he complimented her ridiculous green heels.
From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez
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