complimentary
adjective
com·pli·men·ta·ry
ˌkäm-plə-ˈmen-t(ə-)rē 
1
a
: expressing praise or admiration : expressing or containing a compliment
a complimentary remark
b
: favorable
the novel received complimentary reviews
2
: given free as a courtesy or favor
complimentary tickets
Synonyms
Examples of complimentary in a Sentence
Furtado is as complimentary about Elliott's manicure … as she is about Elliott's business acumen.
—
David A. Keeps, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2001
In the bar that evening I at last had the Holiday Inn's complimentary drink, "Tropical Aura."
—V. S. Naipaul, Among the Believers, 1981
Wilbur had been feeling dizzier and dizzier through this long, complimentary speech. When he heard the crowd begin to cheer and clap again, he suddenly fainted away.
—E. B. White, Charlotte's Web, 1952
She made complimentary remarks about his work.
They handed out complimentary brochures.
The restaurant offers valet parking as a complimentary service.
David A. Keeps, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2001
In the bar that evening I at last had the Holiday Inn's complimentary drink, "Tropical Aura."
—V. S. Naipaul, Among the Believers, 1981
Wilbur had been feeling dizzier and dizzier through this long, complimentary speech. When he heard the crowd begin to cheer and clap again, he suddenly fainted away.
—E. B. White, Charlotte's Web, 1952
She made complimentary remarks about his work.
They handed out complimentary brochures.
The restaurant offers valet parking as a complimentary service.
Recent Examples on the Web
As for the complimentary wine, choose between the red, a Nero d’Avola from Sicily, or a white, an Italian Sauvignon from Lodi, Calif.
—Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 12 Nov. 2024
Get this deal directly from Dyson to receive two free complimentary gifts with your purchase: a storage presentation case and a set of hair clips (including sectioning and wide clip styles).
—Cierra Cowan, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
If only this attention were enough … The tip is a very good $25,000, and Glenn is complimentary of everyone.
—Emma Soren, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
Passengers can pay $8 for high-speed Wi-Fi, which is complimentary with the Breeze Easy credit card, and have the option to upgrade to extra legroom or domestic first-class seats in Breeze’s Ascent class.
—Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 12 Nov. 2024
Get this deal directly from Dyson to receive two free complimentary gifts with your purchase: a storage presentation case and a set of hair clips (including sectioning and wide clip styles).
—Cierra Cowan, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
If only this attention were enough … The tip is a very good $25,000, and Glenn is complimentary of everyone.
—Emma Soren, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
Passengers can pay $8 for high-speed Wi-Fi, which is complimentary with the Breeze Easy credit card, and have the option to upgrade to extra legroom or domestic first-class seats in Breeze’s Ascent class.
—Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Complimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complimentary. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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complimentary
adjective
com·pli·men·ta·ry
ˌkäm-plə-ˈment-ə-rē
-ˈmen-trē
1
: expressing or containing a compliment
a complimentary remark
2
: given free as a courtesy or favor
complimentary tickets
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