Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: compliment
IPA transcription: [k'ɑmpləmɛnt]
Pronunciations of compliment
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noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: compliment
    Meaning: a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: compliment, congratulate
    Meaning: say something to someone that expresses praise; "He complimented her on her last physics paper"
  • Synonyms: compliment
    Meaning: express respect or esteem for
Usage examples
  • "Middling, my dear; I cannot compliment you.
  • "I shall not pay them any such compliment, I assure you.
  • I would rather be paid the compliment of being believed sincere.
  • "Oh, the light is good enough," she answered, taking no notice of the compliment.
  • He paid her his first compliment the night the rose-colored satin-dress came home.
  • A low murmur of applause announced that the compliment of the tribe was favorably received.
  • It was kind of him to say so; though, to my thinking, his remark did not convey a compliment.
  • You must give me leave to judge for myself, and pay me the compliment of believing what I say.
  • "Yes, so can I. Of course, if he'd call me a crook, I'd take that as a compliment," Rand said.
  • "Thanking you for the fair, manly, and courteous terms proposed, and for the high compliment paid me,
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Jack Sheppard, License CC BY-SA 4.0