What are synonyms for "compliment"?

Synonyms for compliment: praise, commendation, acclaim, adulation, flattery, tribute.

compliment synonyms, antonyms & meanings

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Definitions

﹒A polite expression of praise, admiration, or respect.

﹒An act or circumstance that implies praise or approval.

﹒To pay a compliment to; to express admiration or praise.

Examples

﹒She gave me a lovely compliment on my new haircut.

﹒It is a great compliment to be asked to speak at the conference.

﹒He tried to compliment her cooking, but she was too upset to notice.

Synonyms

praise commendation acclaim adulation flattery tribute approbation

Antonyms

insult criticism condemnation disparagement censure rebuke reproach

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