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
The first 20 guests will receive a gift card, complimentary drinks and light refreshments.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
The card also comes with a complimentary concierge service, which can help with anything from securing dinner reservations to hard-to-get concert tickets.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
The lab will provide a small cohort of emerging writers with complimentary access to all Storyhouse events, as well as additional focused sessions with guests under the mentorship of BAFTA and IFTA-winning TV and film screenwriter Malcolm Campbell (What Richard Did, Bad Sisters).
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2025
The lounge offers snacks, beer and beverages, plus complimentary Wi-Fi and charging ports for your phone.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2025
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Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
The card also comes with a complimentary concierge service, which can help with anything from securing dinner reservations to hard-to-get concert tickets.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
The lab will provide a small cohort of emerging writers with complimentary access to all Storyhouse events, as well as additional focused sessions with guests under the mentorship of BAFTA and IFTA-winning TV and film screenwriter Malcolm Campbell (What Richard Did, Bad Sisters).
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2025
The lounge offers snacks, beer and beverages, plus complimentary Wi-Fi and charging ports for your phone.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Complimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complimentary. Accessed 12 Apr. 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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