complimentary (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntəri/

Definition

Given free as a gift or part of a service; praising or expressing admiration.

Examples

• The airline provided complimentary drinks and snacks during the flight.

• Her performance was met with complimentary reviews from critics.

• Guests receive a complimentary shuttle service to the airport.

How to Use complimentary

complimentary to (prepositional phrase)

Expressing praise or admiration for someone or something. — "His remarks were complimentary to the efforts of the organizing committee."

Synonyms of complimentary

Words with a similar meaning to complimentary:

• free
• gratis
• laudatory
• admiring

Antonyms of complimentary

Words with the opposite meaning to complimentary:

• paid
• critical
• derogatory

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