| Front | compliment |
|---|---|
| Back | com•pli•ment noun, verb noun word origin example bank /BrE ˈkɒmplɪmənt ; NAmE ˈkɑːmplɪmənt/ 1 [countable] a remark that expresses praise or admiration of sb to pay sb a compliment (= to praise them for sth) ‘You understand the problem because you're so much older.’ ‘I'll take that as a compliment!’ It's a great compliment to be asked to do the job. to return the compliment (= to treat sb in the same way as they have treated you) 2 compliments [plural] (formal) polite words or good wishes, especially when used to express praise and admiration My compliments to the chef! (BrE) Compliments of the season! (= for Christmas or the New Year) Please accept these flowers with the compliments of (= as a gift from) the manager. see backhanded compliment at backhanded verb verb forms word origin which word? /BrE ˈkɒmplɪment; NAmE ˈkɑːmplɪment/ ~ sb (on sth) to tell sb that you like or admire sth they have done, their appearance, etc She complimented him on his excellent German. |
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