complimentary — given or supplied free of charge
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: given or supplied free of charge
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkɑːmplɪˈmentəri/
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
The hotel offered complimentary champagne to every guest at check-in.
Elementary documentary access, completely complimentary!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'complere' (to complete, fulfill), the word evolved through 'compliment' (praise) with the addition of the suffix '-ary'. The original sense of 'completing' or 'fulfilling' extended to mean 'expressing praise' and later 'given as a courtesy or gift' (completing an act of goodwill).
Breakdown
compliment (praise, from Latin complere meaning to complete) + -ary (adjective-forming suffix meaning 'of, relating to, or characterized by')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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