complimentary

• Qui exprime un compliment, une louange ; flatteur. Se dit aussi de quelque chose offert gratuitement.

Expressing a compliment; praising someone or something. Also used to describe something given free of charge.

1. B2formal

   Conveying or resembling a compliment; expressing praise or admiration.

   élogieux

   • She made a complimentary remark about his new haircut.
   • The review was highly complimentary of the restaurant's service.
   • He received a complimentary letter from the director.

   Synonymesappreciativeflatteringhonoringlaudatorypraisingrespectful

   Antonymescriticalderogatorydisparaginginsultinguncomplimentary

2. Given free of chargeB1formal

   Costing nothing; provided as a courtesy or gift.

   gracieux, offert gratuitement

   • The hotel offers a complimentary breakfast to all guests.
   • We received two complimentary tickets to the concert.
   • The wine was complimentary with the dinner.

   Synonymescostlessfreegratis

   Antonymeschargedcostlyexpensivepaid