complimentary
adjective
com·pli·men·ta·ry
ˌkäm-plə-ˈmen-t(ə-)rē 
1
a
: expressing praise or admiration : expressing or containing a compliment
a complimentary remark
b
: favorable
the novel received complimentary reviews
2
: given free as a courtesy or favor
complimentary tickets
Examples of complimentary in a Sentence
Furtado is as complimentary about Elliott's manicure … as she is about Elliott's business acumen.
—
David A. Keeps, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2001
In the bar that evening I at last had the Holiday Inn's complimentary drink, "Tropical Aura."
—V. S. Naipaul, Among the Believers, 1981
Wilbur had been feeling dizzier and dizzier through this long, complimentary speech. When he heard the crowd begin to cheer and clap again, he suddenly fainted away.
—E. B. White, Charlotte's Web, 1952
She made complimentary remarks about his work.
They handed out complimentary brochures.
The restaurant offers valet parking as a complimentary service.
David A. Keeps, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2001
In the bar that evening I at last had the Holiday Inn's complimentary drink, "Tropical Aura."
—V. S. Naipaul, Among the Believers, 1981
Wilbur had been feeling dizzier and dizzier through this long, complimentary speech. When he heard the crowd begin to cheer and clap again, he suddenly fainted away.
—E. B. White, Charlotte's Web, 1952
She made complimentary remarks about his work.
They handed out complimentary brochures.
The restaurant offers valet parking as a complimentary service.
Recent Examples on the Web
Rocking chairs and family photos set off what is plenty of space for a party; this summer, Ron del Barrilito has offered complimentary salsa classes on the weekends for visitors, just in time for the island's surge in tourism thanks in large part to the Bad Bunny’s 30-concert residency.
—Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
This group, which took the New York Liberty down to the final possession of the WNBA Finals last year, has relied on complimentary skillsets, interconnectedness and Reeve’s complete schematic overhaul from the dynastic days.
—Matthew Coller, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
The Dolphins will run a complimentary shuttle service to and from Hard Rock Stadium before and after games.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Guests will receive one free game of bowling, complimentary snacks while supplies last and a $10 arcade card.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
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Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
This group, which took the New York Liberty down to the final possession of the WNBA Finals last year, has relied on complimentary skillsets, interconnectedness and Reeve’s complete schematic overhaul from the dynastic days.
—Matthew Coller, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
The Dolphins will run a complimentary shuttle service to and from Hard Rock Stadium before and after games.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Guests will receive one free game of bowling, complimentary snacks while supplies last and a $10 arcade card.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Complimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complimentary. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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complimentary
adjective
com·pli·men·ta·ry
ˌkäm-plə-ˈment-ə-rē
-ˈmen-trē
1
: expressing or containing a compliment
a complimentary remark
2
: given free as a courtesy or favor
complimentary tickets
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