Definition of compliment

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Compliment (v. t.) To praise, flatter, or gratify, by expressions of approbation, respect, or congratulation; to make or pay a compliment to..

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Complimenter :: Complimenter (n.) One who compliments; one given to complimenting; a flatterer.
Dedicator :: Dedicator (n.) One who dedicates; more especially, one who inscribes a book to the favor of a patron, or to one whom he desires to compliment..
Complimental :: Complimental (a.) Complimentary.
Broad :: Broad (superl.) Cross; coarse; indelicate; as, a broad compliment; a broad joke; broad humor..
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..
Salam :: Salam (n.) A salutation or compliment of ceremony in the east by word or act; an obeisance, performed by bowing very low and placing the right palm on the forehead..
Left-handed :: Left-handed (a.) Clumsy; awkward; unlucky; insincere; sinister; malicious; as, a left-handed compliment..
Compliment :: 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..
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..
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..
Adulatory :: Adulatory (a.) Containing excessive praise or compliment; servilely praising; flattering; as, an adulatory address..
Compliment :: Compliment (v. i.) To pass compliments; to use conventional expressions of respect.
Sugared :: Sugar (v. t.) To cover with soft words; to disguise by flattery; to compliment; to sweeten; as, to sugar reproof..
Farewell :: Farewell (n.) A wish of happiness or welfare at parting; the parting compliment; a good-by; adieu.
Flummery :: Flummery (n.) Something insipid, or not worth having; empty compliment; trash; unsubstantial talk of writing..
Dedicatory :: Dedicatory (a.) Constituting or serving as a dedication; complimental.
Backhanded :: Backhanded (a.) Indirect; awkward; insincere; sarcastic; as, a backhanded compliment..
Carouse :: Carouse (v. i.) To drink deeply or freely in compliment; to take part in a carousal; to engage in drunken revels.
Complement :: Complement (v. t.) A compliment.
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