complimentary
adjective
com·pli·men·ta·ry
ˌkäm-plə-ˈmen-t(ə-)rē 
1
a
: expressing praise or admiration : expressing or containing a compliment
a complimentary remark
b
: favorable
the novel received complimentary reviews
2
: given free as a courtesy or favor
complimentary tickets
Examples of complimentary in a Sentence
Furtado is as complimentary about Elliott's manicure … as she is about Elliott's business acumen.
—
David A. Keeps, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2001
In the bar that evening I at last had the Holiday Inn's complimentary drink, "Tropical Aura."
—V. S. Naipaul, Among the Believers, 1981
Wilbur had been feeling dizzier and dizzier through this long, complimentary speech. When he heard the crowd begin to cheer and clap again, he suddenly fainted away.
—E. B. White, Charlotte's Web, 1952
She made complimentary remarks about his work.
They handed out complimentary brochures.
The restaurant offers valet parking as a complimentary service.
David A. Keeps, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2001
In the bar that evening I at last had the Holiday Inn's complimentary drink, "Tropical Aura."
—V. S. Naipaul, Among the Believers, 1981
Wilbur had been feeling dizzier and dizzier through this long, complimentary speech. When he heard the crowd begin to cheer and clap again, he suddenly fainted away.
—E. B. White, Charlotte's Web, 1952
She made complimentary remarks about his work.
They handed out complimentary brochures.
The restaurant offers valet parking as a complimentary service.
Recent Examples on the Web
On the sustainable front, Faherty has continued to double down through its usage of recycled and renewable fabrics, low-impact dyes and finishes, plastic-free packaging, renewable electricity in stores, complimentary repairs and keeping fabric scraps and products out of landfills.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
Thankfully, Saks Fifth Avenue makes larger purchases worth your while by offering complimentary standard shipping on orders of $300 or more with code FREESHIP.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2025
Guests will also receive a complimentary mini Temple Oud candle with any Cécred service.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The event begins with complimentary beverages, then stand-up comedy and ends with a live DJ.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
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Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
Thankfully, Saks Fifth Avenue makes larger purchases worth your while by offering complimentary standard shipping on orders of $300 or more with code FREESHIP.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2025
Guests will also receive a complimentary mini Temple Oud candle with any Cécred service.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The event begins with complimentary beverages, then stand-up comedy and ends with a live DJ.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
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“Complimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complimentary. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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complimentary
adjective
com·pli·men·ta·ry
ˌkäm-plə-ˈment-ə-rē
-ˈmen-trē
1
: expressing or containing a compliment
a complimentary remark
2
: given free as a courtesy or favor
complimentary tickets
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