Definition of Compliment

Com´pli`ment
n.1.An expression, by word or act, of approbation, regard, confidence, civility, or admiration; a flattering speech or attention; a ceremonious greeting; as, to send one's compliments to a friend.
Many a compliment politely penned.
- Cowper.
To make one a compliment
to show one respect; to praise one in a flattering way.
To make one's compliments to
to offer formal courtesies to.
- Locke.
To stand on compliment
to treat with ceremony.
v. t.1.To praise, flatter, or gratify, by expressions of approbation, respect, or congratulation; to make or pay a compliment to.
v. i.1.To pass compliments; to use conventional expressions of respect.


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