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
Synonyms
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
As with most high-end safari camps, laundry service is complimentary (which is a big help considering weight restrictions on light aircraft).
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
Free seat upgrades: Starting early next year, members with Elite Gold status and above will get complimentary seat upgrades to first class, UpFront Plus, or premium seating on every flight where available.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
Get additional complimentary resources, including webinars, on the Predictions 2025 hub.
—Forrester, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Right now, the site is boasting credits of $50 to $3,000 when booking with them, plus tons of other great bonuses like free crew gratuity and complimentary upgrades.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Dec. 2024
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Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
Free seat upgrades: Starting early next year, members with Elite Gold status and above will get complimentary seat upgrades to first class, UpFront Plus, or premium seating on every flight where available.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
Get additional complimentary resources, including webinars, on the Predictions 2025 hub.
—Forrester, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Right now, the site is boasting credits of $50 to $3,000 when booking with them, plus tons of other great bonuses like free crew gratuity and complimentary upgrades.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Complimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complimentary. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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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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