compliment — a polite expression of praise or admiration
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a polite expression of praise or admiration
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːmplɪmənt/
Korean meaning: 칭찬, 찬사, 찬양의 말
Korean pronunciation: **컴**플리먼트
Example Sentences
- My grandmother always compliments my terrible cooking, saying it tastes 'interesting.'
- The best compliment I ever received was when my cat didn't run away while I was singing.
- She graciously accepted the compliment about her leadership skills during the meeting.
compliment
NOUN//ˈkɑːmplɪmənt//
a polite expression of praise or admiration
A teacher gives a sincere compliment about the student's beautiful painting
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Origin
From Latin 'complere' meaning 'to complete' or 'to fulfill,' combined with the suffix '-ment' (denoting an action or result). The word evolved through Old French and entered English in the 17th century with the sense of fulfilling social courtesy or expressing approval.
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“My grandmother always compliments my terrible cooking, saying it tastes 'interesting.'”
“The best compliment I ever received was when my cat didn't run away while I was singing.”
“She graciously accepted the compliment about her leadership skills during the meeting.”
“I complimented him on his punctuality, and he arrived late the next day.”
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