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compliments

/ˈkɑmpləmənts/
noun
  1. Polite expressions of praise or admiration.
    • I always appreciate genuine compliments from my friends.
    • She received many compliments on her new haircut.
    • His boss gave him compliments for finishing the project early.
  2. Formal greetings or regards (often used in phrases like 'with compliments' or 'compliments of the season').
    • The hotel left a fruit basket with their compliments.
    • The card read 'Compliments of the season' inside.
    • Please give my compliments to the chef.
Synonyms
accoladepraiseflattery
Antonyms
insultcriticism
verb
  1. To express praise or admiration to someone.
    • The teacher compliments students when they do well on a test.
    • He always compliments his coworkers on their hard work.
    • She complimented her friend on the beautiful painting.
Synonyms
praisecommendflatter
Antonyms
criticizeinsult
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