compliment

• Substantivo que designa uma expressão de elogio, admiração ou aprovação dirigida a alguém; também pode indicar um cumprimento cortês ou uma manifestação de apreço.

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

1. A2formal

   A polite expression of praise or admiration.

   Elogio

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaccoladeadmirationcommendationflatterypraisetribute

   Antônimoscriticismdisparagementinsultrebukescorn

2. Formal greeting or respectB2formalbritish

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

   Cumprimento ou respeito

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

• Verbo usado para expressar elogio, admiração ou aprovação a alguém por sua aparência, conquistas ou qualidades.

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.

   Elogiar

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

   Sinônimosacclaimapplaudcommendcongratulateextolflatterhonorlaudpraise

   Antônimoscriticizedisparageinsult

2. Pay a complimentB1formal

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

   Fazer um elogio

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

   Sinônimosapplaudcommendcongratulateextolflatterlaudpraise

   Antônimosbelittlecondemncriticizedenigratedisparageinsultmockoffendridiculeslight