Pronunciation: /ˈkɑmpləmənt/
noun a polite expression of praise or admiration
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
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.
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.
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