compliment

• اسم يدل على قول أو عبارة تُعبّر عن الثناء أو الإعجاب أو الموافقة تجاه شخص ما، وقد يكون صادقًا أو مجاملة اجتماعية.

A noun referring to an expression of praise, admiration, or approval directed towards someone.

1. A2formal

   A polite expression of praise or admiration.

   إطراء

   • She received many compliments on her new dress.
   • He paid her a lovely compliment about her cooking.
   • A sincere compliment can brighten someone's day.

   المرادفاتaccoladeadmirationcommendationflatterypraisetribute

   الأضدادcriticismdisparagementinsultrebukescorn

2. Formal greeting or respectB2formalbritish

   Formal expressions of respect or good wishes, often used in letters or formal occasions.

   تحية أو احترام

   • Please give my compliments to the chef.
   • He sent his compliments to the host.
   • The ambassador presented his compliments to the king.

• فعل يُستخدم للتعبير عن الإعجاب أو الثناء أو المدح تجاه شخص ما بسبب مظهره أو إنجازاته أو صفاته.

A verb used to express praise, admiration, or approval towards someone for their appearance, achievements, or qualities.

1. Praise or express admirationB1formal

   To say something nice to someone about their appearance, abilities, or achievements.

   المدح

   • She complimented him on his excellent presentation.
   • He complimented her cooking after dinner.
   • The manager complimented the team for their hard work.

   المرادفاتacclaimapplaudcommendcongratulateextolflatterhonorlaudpraise

   الأضدادcriticizedisparageinsult

2. Pay a complimentB1formal

   To express praise or admiration in a polite or flattering way.

   إلقاء الثناء

   • I complimented her on her new haircut.
   • They complimented the artist on the beautiful painting.
   • He always compliments his colleagues when they do well.

   المرادفاتapplaudcommendcongratulateextolflatterlaudpraise

   الأضدادbelittlecondemncriticizedenigratedisparageinsultmockoffendridiculeslight