complimentary
Pronunciation: /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/
The English word “complimentary” has 3 meanings listed here.
adjective
- In the nature of a compliment.
- Free; provided at no charge.
- With respect to the closing of a letter, formal and professional.
Etymology
From compliment (noun) + -ary. Piecewise doublet of complementary.
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More English words
- complimental
- complimentally
- complimentarily
- complimentariness
- complimentative
- complimentee
- complimenter
- complimenting
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