English Explanatory Dictionary

complimentary

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. In the nature of a compliment.
  2. Free; provided at no charge.
  3. With respect to the closing of a letter, formal and professional.

Pronunciation

/ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ kŏm'plĭ-mĕnʹtə-rē -trē /ˌkɑmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ En-us-complimentary.ogg

Word forms

complimentary more complimentary most complimentary

Etymology

From compliment (noun) + -ary. Piecewise doublet of complementary.

Synonyms

free of charge complimentary costless chargeless free gratis gratuitous

Antonyms

uncomplimentary

Derived words

complimentarily complimentariness noncomplimentary overcomplimentary
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