complimentary (컴플리**멘**터리) — given or supplied free of charge
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: given or supplied free of charge
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkɑːmplɪˈmentəri/
Korean meaning: 무료로 제공되는
Korean pronunciation: 컴플리**멘**터리
Example Sentences
- The airline gave us complimentary peanuts, but honestly, five peanuts don't make up for the three-hour delay.
- She was very complimentary about my cooking, which was surprising since I burned the toast.
- The spa offers complimentary towels and robes to all customers.
complimentary
ADJECTIVE//ˌkɑːmplɪˈmentəri//
given or supplied free of charge
Hotel receptionist offers complimentary welcome basket to arriving guest
Elementary documentary access, completely complimentary!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'complere(완성하다)'에서 유래한 'compliment(칭찬)'에 '-ary' 접미사가 붙어 형용사가 되었습니다. 원래는 '완성시키는' 의미에서 '칭찬하는'과 '무료로 주는(호의를 완성하는)' 의미로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“The airline gave us complimentary peanuts, but honestly, five peanuts don't make up for the three-hour delay.”
“She was very complimentary about my cooking, which was surprising since I burned the toast.”
“The spa offers complimentary towels and robes to all customers.”
“The critic's complimentary review helped boost the restaurant's reputation.”
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