What is "compliment" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "compliment": a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /ˈkɑmpləmənt/

Hyphenation: com‧pli‧ment

Meaning of "compliment": say something to someone that expresses praise

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /ˈkɑmpləmənt/

Hyphenation: com‧pli‧ment

Meaning of "compliment": express respect or esteem for

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /ˈkɑmpləmənt/

Hyphenation: com‧pli‧ment

Synonyms:

admiration, applause, commendation, homage, ovation, blessing, courtesy, adulation, endorsement, tribute, acclaim, bouquet, confirmation, sanction, respects, veneration, sentiment, favor, notice, eulogy, regard, encomium, acclamation, posy, approval, congratulations, appreciation, laurels, panegyric, laud, honor, pat on the back, laudation, cajolery, orchid, comp, felicitation, buttering up, good word, kudo, warm fuzzy, congratulate, applaud, laud, commend, cajole, endorse, extol, toast, satisfy, glorify, magnify, felicitate, eulogize, sanction, please, hail, worship, soothe, exalt, cheer, acclaim, charm, celebrate, recommend, commemorate, adulate, honor, salute, butter up, pat on the back, panegyrize, fawn upon, give bouquet, hand it to, ingratiate oneself with, kudize, make much of, pay respects, pay tribute to, puff up, roose, sing praises of, speak highly of, take off hat to, trade last, wish joy to,

Antonyms:

disapproval, disregard, silence, censure, veto, refusal, disrespect, disfavor, ignorance, condemnation, dislike, denunciation, insult, libel, slander, blame, criticism, opposition, neglect, complaint, blame, censure, disapprove, anger, dissuade, castigate, condemn, humiliate, shame, refuse, displease, worry, dishonor, denounce, complain, insult, libel, slander, criticize, repel, upset, debase, depress, disrespect, discourage, forget, neglect,