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
Aerie Strapless Ruffle Jumpsuit Cherry blossom season calls for complimentary floral prints to get you springtime-ready.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 20 Mar. 2025
The hotel even has complimentary Mokes for taking a spin around downtown or the trendy Starland neighborhood.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
Visitors can stroll downtown and receive samplings as well as a complimentary flower from each location.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
Lastly, the card comes with **extended warranty coverage on eligible items, complimentary concierge service and access to premium experiences such as sporting and events.
—Brett Holzhauer, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
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Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 20 Mar. 2025
The hotel even has complimentary Mokes for taking a spin around downtown or the trendy Starland neighborhood.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
Visitors can stroll downtown and receive samplings as well as a complimentary flower from each location.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
Lastly, the card comes with **extended warranty coverage on eligible items, complimentary concierge service and access to premium experiences such as sporting and events.
—Brett Holzhauer, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Complimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complimentary. Accessed 25 Mar. 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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