Dictionary Entry
compliment
compliment is a 10-letter English word with 6 senses as noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb, and verb in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: An expression, by word or act, of approbation, regard, confidence, civility, or admiration; a flattering speech or attention; a ceremonious greeting; as, to send one's compliments to a friend. Face value is 18 in Scrabble and 24 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
10 letters · Scrabble 18 · Words With Friends 24 · 6 senses
Definitions
- 1noun
An expression, by word or act, of approbation, regard, confidence, civility, or admiration; a flattering speech or attention; a ceremonious greeting; as, to send one's compliments to a friend.
- 2transitive verb
To praise, flatter, or gratify, by expressions of approbation, respect, or congratulation; to make or pay a compliment to.
- 3intransitive verb
To pass compliments; to use conventional expressions of respect.
- 4noun
a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration
- 5verb
say something to someone that expresses praise
"He complimented her on her last physics paper"
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- 6verb
express respect or esteem for
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