Definition: 1. Say something to someone that expresses praise. 2. Express respect or esteem for. 3. A remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration.
Use 'compliment' in a sentence:
1. When someone calls you a "vulture", it is not a compliment.
2. She complimented me on my English.
3. I received several compliments on the condition of my skin.
4. I thought smart was a compliment.
5. The actors have entertained us so splendidly during this weekend, I think it's time we returned the compliment.
6. She paid him a handsome compliment.
7. My boyfriend complimented me on my new earrings.
8. Compliment others who share.
9. My compliments to the chef.
10. Compliment her often.
11. Give my compliments to your lovely wife when you write home.
12. You can do no harm by paying a woman compliments.
13. Whenever my girlfriend comes back from the salon, I always compliment her hair.
14. It's obvious he's worried about us and I'm taking it as a compliment.
15. It mustn't sound like a contrived compliment.
16. He paid his rival a handsome compliment.
17. Don't be upset—I'm sure she meant it as a compliment.
18. If you grew up with harsh criticism and ridicule and impatience, then be sure to compliment, love, and exercise patience with your children.
19. There was all the usual humbug and obligatory compliments from ministers.
20. It was a high compliment to Peter that at that dire moment their thoughts turned to him.
21. When did you last pay them a compliment?
22. She may be fishing for a compliment and welcome your reassurance.
23. She complimented him on his excellent German.
24. Thank you for your compliment，sir.
25. We consider it a compliment to be called 'conservative'
26. Firstly I compliment you on most of your excellent Spring issue of 'Triangle'.
27. Compliment them, and show respect.
28. She took what he said as a compliment.
29. Why do many people usually not compliment Parker on his achievement?
30. The boss paid her a compliment because of her diligence.
31. You can do no harm by paying her compliments.
32. Penny: No, it sounded like a compliment.
33. In the US, saying thank you is a common way of reacting to a compliment.
34. On my bedside table awaited, with the compliments of the management, an appetizing breakfast.
35. They complimented me on the way I looked each time they saw me.
36. Terry actually says 'Oh, shucks!' when complimented on her singing.
37. Even his foreign teacher complimented him on his excellent French.
38. 'You were both wonderful!''So were you!' we said, returning the compliment.
39. Saying she's improved comes over as a backhanded compliment.
40. It's a great compliment to be asked to do the job.
41. But thanks for the compliment.
42. 'Even my good reviews have tended to be backhanded compliments,' he says. 'They'll say I was good and almost unbearably grotesque.'
43. "In a way," said Smee, "it's sort of a compliment."
44. Please give this to your boss with my compliments.
45. A joke, a compliment, an engaging discussion about the latest film or book – these things add a little light to the lives of those around you.
46. 'You were both wonderful!' 'So were you!' we said, returning the compliment.
47. Don't be upset ─ I'm sure she meant it as a compliment.
48. We often feel the need to tell others how we feel, whether it's a concern about a project, a stray thought, or a compliment.
49. Thanks for the compliment, sir, but I still have a lot to learn.
50. Mike: Thanks for the compliment.
51. 'Well done, Cassandra,' Crook said. She blushed, but accepted the compliment with good grace.
52. His lips curved up in the obligatory smile, acknowledging the compliment.
53. From now on, every time someone gives you a compliment or you accomplish something that fills you with pride, put it in your file.
54. Laura acknowledged this compliment with a negligent wave of her left hand.
