Compliment

A2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑmpləmənt/

Definitions of compliment

noun a polite expression of praise or admiration

Example Sentences

A1 She received a nice compliment on her new haircut.

A2 He gave her a compliment on her cooking skills.

B1 Receiving a compliment can boost someone's confidence.

B2 It's important to give genuine compliments to others.

C1 She was overwhelmed by the compliments she received after her performance.

C2 His compliments were always eloquent and thoughtful.

verb to express admiration or praise for someone

Example Sentences

A1 She complimented her friend on her new haircut.

A2 He complimented his colleague on her presentation skills.

B1 The teacher complimented the students on their hard work.

B2 The manager complimented the team on their successful project.

C1 The artist was complimented by critics for his innovative work.

C2 The CEO complimented the employees on their dedication and commitment.

Examples of compliment in a Sentence

formal She received a heartfelt compliment on her presentation from the CEO.

informal He gave her a nice compliment on her new hairstyle.

slang She got a sweet compliment from her crush.

figurative The success of the project was a great compliment to her leadership skills.

Grammatical Forms of compliment

past tense

complimented

plural

compliments

comparative

more complimentary

superlative

most complimentary

present tense

compliments

future tense

will compliment

perfect tense

have complimented

continuous tense

is complimenting

singular

compliment

positive degree

complimentary

infinitive

to compliment

gerund

complimenting

participle

complimented

Origin and Evolution of compliment

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'compliment' originated from the Latin word 'complimentum', which means 'fulfillment' or 'accomplishment'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'compliment' evolved to refer to expressions of praise, admiration, or courtesy towards someone.