Complimentary definition

kŏmplə-mĕntə-rē, -trē
Given as a courtesy at no charge.

Complimentary copies of the new book.

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Expressing, using, or resembling a compliment.

A concert that received complimentary reviews.

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Given free as a courtesy.

A complimentary ticket.

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Complimentary is defined as something that is flattering or shows admiration.

An example of complimentary used as an adjective is complimentary behavior, such as if you tell a stranger that he has nice shoes.

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In the nature of a compliment.
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Free; provided at no charge.
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With respect to the closing of a letter, formal and professional.
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The definition of complimentary is something that is free or included in a larger cost.

An example of complimentary are the peanuts which are included in the cost of an airline ticket.

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Paying or containing a compliment; expressing courtesy, respect, admiration, or praise.
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Origin of complimentary

Complimentary Sentence Examples

  • She crossed to the small desk and rustled around for the complimentary paper and pen.

  • Southey has a very complimentary reference to Cats in his "Epistle to Allan Cunningham."

  • Complimentary valet parking is available to guests of the hotel.

  • He took the degree of doctor of theology, and seems to have received the complimentary title of doctor mirabilis.

  • Lincoln was very popular among his fellow legislators, and in 1838 and in 1840 he received the complimentary vote of his minority colleagues for the speakership of the state House of Representatives.

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