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compliments

/ˈkɒmplɪmənts/ /ˈkɑmplɪmənts/

Meanings
noun
An expression of praise, congratulation, or respect.

Examples :

"Her performance earned her many compliments from the audience. "
communication language value attitude

Related Words

Illustration flattery

flattery noun

/ˈflætəɹi/

Excessive praise or approval, which is often insincere and sometimes contrived to win favour.

"The student's essay was full of flattery for the teacher, hoping to get a better grade. "

Illustration teacher

teacher noun

/ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

Illustration language

language noun

[ˈleɪŋɡwɪd͡ʒ]

A body of words, and set of methods of combining them (called a grammar), understood by a community and used as a form of communication.

"Deaf and mute people communicate using languages like ASL."

Illustration respect

respect noun

/ɹɪˈspɛkt/

An attitude of consideration or high regard

"He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him."

Illustration complimentary

complimentary adjective

/ˌkɒmplɪ̈ˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ /ˌkɑmplɪ̈ˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/

In the nature of a compliment.

"a complimentary remark"

Illustration courtesy

courtesy noun

/ˈkɜːtəsi/ /ˈkɝtəsi/

Polite behavior.

"He was always known for his grace, kindness, and courtesy to people of every rank."

Illustration expression

expression noun

/ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/

The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.

"My sister's joyful expression showed how happy she was about the good news. "

Illustration audience

audience noun

/ˈɔːdi.əns/

A group of people within hearing; specifically, a large gathering of people listening to or watching a performance, speech, etc.

"We joined the audience just as the lights went down."

Illustration congratulation

congratulation noun

/kənˌɡɹætjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/

The act of congratulating.

"Winning the award was cause for much congratulation from her family and friends. "

Illustration praise

praise noun

/pɹeɪz/

Commendation; favourable representation in words

"The teacher gave the student praise for her excellent essay. "

Illustration sincere

sincere adjective

/sɪnˈsɪə(ɹ)/

Genuine; meaning what one says or does; heartfelt.

"I believe he is sincere in his offer to help."

Illustration performance

performance noun

[pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns]

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"