compliment

• Substantiv, das eine Äußerung von Lob, Anerkennung oder Bewunderung gegenüber einer Person bezeichnet. Meist handelt es sich um eine schmeichelhafte Bemerkung, die Anerkennung oder Wertschätzung ausdrückt.

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

1. A2formal

   A polite expression of praise or admiration.

   Kompliment

   • 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.

   Synonymeaccoladeadmirationcommendationflatterypraisetribute

   Antonymecriticismdisparagementinsultrebukescorn

2. Formal greeting or respectB2formalbritish

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

   Gruß oder Ehrerbietung

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

• Verb, mit dem man jemanden für sein Aussehen, seine Leistungen oder Eigenschaften lobt und Anerkennung oder Bewunderung ausdrückt.

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.

   Loben

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

   Synonymeacclaimapplaudcommendcongratulateextolflatterhonorlaudpraise

   Antonymecriticizedisparageinsult

2. Pay a complimentB1formal

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

   Ein Kompliment machen

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

   Synonymeapplaudcommendcongratulateextolflatterlaudpraise

   Antonymebelittlecondemncriticizedenigratedisparageinsultmockoffendridiculeslight