compliments

[US]/[ˈkɒmplɪmənts]/
[UK]/[ˈkɑːmplɪmənts]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.An expression of praise or admiration.
n. (pl.)A polite expression of gratitude or appreciation.
v.To express praise or admiration.
v. (pl.)To offer polite expressions of gratitude.

Phrases & Collocations

pay compliments

receiving compliments

compliments her

compliments them

give compliments

accept compliments

complimented him

offering compliments

genuine compliments

lots of compliments

Example Sentences

she blushed as she received numerous compliments on her dress.

he deflected the compliments with a humble smile.

the chef accepted the compliments graciously.

i paid her a compliment on her excellent presentation skills.

the team celebrated with compliments and high fives.

he showered her with compliments after the performance.

it's nice to receive genuine compliments about your work.

she returned the compliment by praising his dedication.

don't fish for compliments; be sincere in your praise.

the article was full of glowing compliments for the new product.

he gave her a backhanded compliment about her intelligence.

she avoided returning the compliment, feeling awkward.

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