noun. An expression of praise, admiration, or congratulation.

noun. A formal act of civility, courtesy, or respect.

noun. Good wishes; regards.

transitive verb. To pay a compliment to.

transitive verb. To show fondness, regard, or respect for by giving a gift or performing a favor.

noun. A formal act or expression of civility, respect, or regard: as, the compliments of the season; to present one's compliments.

noun. An expression of praise, commendation, or admiration: as, he paid you a high compliment within my hearing.

noun. Flattery; polite, especially insincere, praise or commendation.

noun. A present or favor bestowed; a gift.

To pay a compliment to; flatter or gratify by expressions of approbation, admiration, esteem, or respect, or by acts implying these feelings: as, to compliment a man on his personal appearance.

To give complimentary congratulations to; felicitate: as, to compliment a prince on the birth of a son.

To manifest kindness or regard for by a gift or other favor: as, he complimented us with tickets for the exhibition.

To pass compliments; use ceremony or ceremonious language.

transitive verb. To praise, flatter, or gratify, by expressions of approbation, respect, or congratulation; to make or pay a compliment to.

noun. An expression, by word or act, of approbation, regard, confidence, civility, or admiration; a flattering speech or attention; a ceremonious greeting.

noun. to show one respect; to praise one in a flattering way.

noun. to offer formal courtesies to.

noun. to treat with ceremony.

intransitive verb. To pass compliments; to use conventional expressions of respect.

verb. To pay a compliment; to express a favorable opinion.

verb. Common misspelling of complement.

noun. An expression of praise, congratulation, encouragement, or respect.

noun. Complimentary language; courtesy, flattery.

noun. Common misspelling of complement.

verb. say something to someone that expresses praise

noun. a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration

verb. express respect or esteem for

"These notest be called “compliments” and any good pirate knows a compliment is all but a flirt wrapped up in a pretty bow."

bestow  left-handed compliment  resent  respect  to stand on compliment  

with compliments  

greet  praise  

allusion  apology  applause  assurance  courtesy  

TL  acclaim  accolade  adulate  adulate  

complimented  complimenting  compliments