complimentary

CEFRC1

/ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Expressing praise or given free as a courtesy.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Given free as a gift or courtesy.

Examples

  • First class plane flights come with complimentary alcohol.

  • Yes. I'm pretty sure there are complimentary tickets that haven't been used somewhere.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Free; provided at no charge.

  2. With respect to the closing of a letter, formal and professional.

  3. In the nature of a compliment.

More examples

In context

  • a complimentary remark

  • complimentary drinks

  • In the evenings, Ward and PJ offer guests a complimentary drink. This gesture seems to reinforce the hosts' desire to make everyone feel welcome.

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Origin

adjective

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