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
After dinner, take your glass of wine outside for dessert—complimentary s’mores made by a campfire at the Kananaskis Mountain Lodge.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Each engaged couple in attendance will receive a complimentary copy of the 2025 Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Wedding Planner, featuring wedding timelines, wedding inspiration, photography, editorials, checklists and a directory of local wedding businesses.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2025
Guest amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, eco-friendly toiletries, off-street parking, and bike storage.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
In addition to strong formulas, education is key, including a complimentary service called Ask Lily, where anybody can email and a licensed in house aesthetician will answer their questions.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
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Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Each engaged couple in attendance will receive a complimentary copy of the 2025 Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Wedding Planner, featuring wedding timelines, wedding inspiration, photography, editorials, checklists and a directory of local wedding businesses.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2025
Guest amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, eco-friendly toiletries, off-street parking, and bike storage.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
In addition to strong formulas, education is key, including a complimentary service called Ask Lily, where anybody can email and a licensed in house aesthetician will answer their questions.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for complimentary
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“Complimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complimentary. Accessed 3 Nov. 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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