complimentary

adjective

ˌkäm-plə-ˈmen-t(ə-)rē How to pronounce complimentary (audio)
Definition of complimentarynext
1
as in favorable
expressing approval the novel received overwhelmingly complimentary reviews

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2
as in free
not costing or charging anything the airline will continue to give out complimentary soft drinks on all domestic flights

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Recent Examples of complimentary There will also be complimentary Verizon charging stations throughout the festival grounds. — Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 27 Aug. 2026 Andrew Dunn, a North Carolina writer and Republican operative, is less complimentary. — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026 Under the new policy, shoppers received one hour of complimentary parking before rates jumped to $13 for one to three hours, $20 for three to 12 hours and a $50 daily maximum. — Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 Other benefits in that tier include a complimentary minibar setup, complimentary afternoon tea served in the stateroom, and a deluxe canapé selection on formal nights. — Scott Laird, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for complimentary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complimentary
  1. favorable
  2. free
  3. positive
  4. optional
  5. good
Adjective
  • In addition, environmental conditions are quite favorable for intensification while Edouard remains over water.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Officials, however, said favorable weather in the coming days could help in the battle to control the blazes.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of favorable
Adjective
  • With a bogey-free 66 on Saturday, Scheffler moved into a tie for third heading into the final round at East Lake, three shots behind leader Viktor Hovland.
    — Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • But markets are showing some signs of fatigue, after absorbing the flood of debt in such a short time, S&P Global warned last month, pointing out that hyperscalers are paying a higher premium compared with yields on risk-free bonds.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of free
Adjective
  • Though Rosado tested positive for a small amount of meth and had been going up to 90 mph, the evidence indicated that Rosado had fallen asleep and that his car drifted off the freeway before hitting a guardrail, Cherney said.
    — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
  • His remarks later shifted toward perseverance and remaining positive through difficult circumstances.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of positive
Adjective
  • Bonnell also uses a belt drive as standard equipment for quieter, lower-maintenance operation, with an optional 520 chain conversion available for riders who prefer a more traditional setup.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The brand added that the toothbrush’s camera feed is strictly live and optional, with no images or video stored on the app or the phone, and no access for the company at any point.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of optional
Adjective
  • Best Amazon End-of-Season Patio Furniture Deals The end-of-season patio furniture deals at Amazon are too good to pass up.
    — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Grichuk put a good swing on a slider while flying out to left field.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of good

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“Complimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complimentary. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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