complimentary
adjective
com·pli·men·ta·ry
ˌkäm-plə-ˈmen-t(ə-)rē 
1
a
: expressing praise or admiration : expressing or containing a compliment
a complimentary remark
b
: favorable
the novel received complimentary reviews
2
: given free as a courtesy or favor
complimentary tickets
Examples of complimentary in a Sentence
Furtado is as complimentary about Elliott's manicure … as she is about Elliott's business acumen.
—
David A. Keeps, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2001
In the bar that evening I at last had the Holiday Inn's complimentary drink, "Tropical Aura."
—V. S. Naipaul, Among the Believers, 1981
Wilbur had been feeling dizzier and dizzier through this long, complimentary speech. When he heard the crowd begin to cheer and clap again, he suddenly fainted away.
—E. B. White, Charlotte's Web, 1952
She made complimentary remarks about his work.
They handed out complimentary brochures.
The restaurant offers valet parking as a complimentary service.
David A. Keeps, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2001
In the bar that evening I at last had the Holiday Inn's complimentary drink, "Tropical Aura."
—V. S. Naipaul, Among the Believers, 1981
Wilbur had been feeling dizzier and dizzier through this long, complimentary speech. When he heard the crowd begin to cheer and clap again, he suddenly fainted away.
—E. B. White, Charlotte's Web, 1952
She made complimentary remarks about his work.
They handed out complimentary brochures.
The restaurant offers valet parking as a complimentary service.
Recent Examples on the Web
One can learn more about our health center’s affordable and accessible services during a complimentary screening.
—Care Resource, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Access may be complimentary through an applicable credit card or travel membership.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
Sometimes the perfect evening is spent in the comfort of your stateroom, revisiting a favorite flick and ordering from the complimentary room service menu.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
The Long Grove Confectionery offered its own hot cocoa strawberry flavor, along with complimentary cookies.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
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Care Resource, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Access may be complimentary through an applicable credit card or travel membership.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
Sometimes the perfect evening is spent in the comfort of your stateroom, revisiting a favorite flick and ordering from the complimentary room service menu.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
The Long Grove Confectionery offered its own hot cocoa strawberry flavor, along with complimentary cookies.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for complimentary
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“Complimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complimentary. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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complimentary
adjective
com·pli·men·ta·ry
ˌkäm-plə-ˈment-ə-rē
-ˈmen-trē
1
: expressing or containing a compliment
a complimentary remark
2
: given free as a courtesy or favor
complimentary tickets
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