Definition of compliment

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Compliment (n.) An expression, by word or act, of approbation, regard, confidence, civility, or admiration; a flattering speech or attention; a ceremonious greeting; as, to send one's compliments to a friend..

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Sugared :: Sugar (v. t.) To cover with soft words; to disguise by flattery; to compliment; to sweeten; as, to sugar reproof..
Court :: Court (n.) Attention directed to a person in power; conduct or address designed to gain favor; courtliness of manners; civility; compliment; flattery.
Comply :: Comply (v. i.) To be ceremoniously courteous; to make one's compliments.
Farewell :: Farewell (n.) A wish of happiness or welfare at parting; the parting compliment; a good-by; adieu.
Complimentary :: Complimentary (a.) Expressive of regard or praise; of the nature of, or containing, a compliment; as, a complimentary remark; a complimentary ticket..
Flattery :: Flattery (v. t.) The act or practice of flattering; the act of pleasing by artiful commendation or compliments; adulation; false, insincere, or excessive praise..
Complimenter :: Complimenter (n.) One who compliments; one given to complimenting; a flatterer.
Surfeiter :: Surfeit (v. t.) To fill to satiety and disgust; to cloy; as, he surfeits us with compliments..
Greet :: Greet (v. t.) To address with salutations or expressions of kind wishes; to salute; to hail; to welcome; to accost with friendship; to pay respects or compliments to, either personally or through the intervention of another, or by writing or token..
Honor :: Honor (n.) To dignify; to raise to distinction or notice; to bestow honor upon; to elevate in rank or station; to ennoble; to exalt; to glorify; hence, to do something to honor; to treat in a complimentary manner or with civility..
Greeting :: Greeting (n.) Expression of kindness or joy; salutation at meeting; a compliment from one absent.
Salute :: Salute (v.) A sign, token, or ceremony, expressing good will, compliment, or respect, as a kiss, a bow, etc..
Complimental :: Complimental (a.) Complimentary.
Complement :: Complement (v. t.) A compliment.
Treat :: Treat (v. i.) To give a gratuitous entertainment, esp. of food or drink, as a compliment..
Adulatory :: Adulatory (a.) Containing excessive praise or compliment; servilely praising; flattering; as, an adulatory address..
Leave-taking :: Leave-taking (n.) Taking of leave; parting compliments.
Carouse :: Carouse (v. i.) To drink deeply or freely in compliment; to take part in a carousal; to engage in drunken revels.
Compliment :: Compliment (v. i.) To pass compliments; to use conventional expressions of respect.
Salute :: Salute (v. t.) Hence, to give a sign of good will; to compliment by an act or ceremony, as a kiss, a bow, etc..
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