compliment
cumplido
definition
verb
he complimented Erica on her appearance
politely congratulate or praise (someone) for something.
noun
she paid me an enormous compliment
a polite expression of praise or admiration.
translation of 'compliment'
verb
añadir
noun
respetos,
cumplido,
añadición,
piropo,
lisonja,
elogio
example
On the one hand, I got a nice 'compliment' from a reader.
She's made great progress - I don't know if that's more of a 'compliment' to her or self-congratulation on my part!
This was meant to be a 'compliment' to him, and to wish him well in his retirement.
A mere two saves for the game shows the already awesome defence that the team has to 'compliment' the established offence.
Are you a shameless attention-seeker who can only get ego-gratification by having many people 'compliment' you?
He answers questions thoughtfully and politely, always thanking the questioner first when a 'compliment' is offered.
I guess it's polite to start off a criticism with a 'compliment' .
It was actually a 'compliment' to her as a hostess, that she had made her guest so comfortable and welcome.
she paid me an enormous 'compliment'
And he will regard both appellations as a 'compliment' to his deed and a testimony to his power.
But it was a 'compliment' to them to be asked to show their finance techniques to senior staff from nine countries.
Indeed, I interpret his obvious affection for her as a 'compliment' to myself, because obviously he feels much more strongly for me than he ever did for her.
Chambers likely is to receive the ultimate 'compliment' this postseason - double coverage.
Nearly every time we stepped on the elevator, a Southern belle would graciously 'compliment' a lady on her outfit.
Ever the party leader, he even offered a backhanded 'compliment' to the protesters.
Suggest to others that they praise or 'compliment' someone who could use it.
They all would make comments to 'compliment' my outfit of the day.
Overall, the tone and use of language alone are reason enough to pick it up but it is also a 'compliment' to the original story.
It's not only good karma and a nice thing to do - it's a 'compliment' to the manager that you respect and appreciate his staff.
I take it as a 'compliment' to be doing what I'm doing at my age.
It was also a 'compliment' to the artists themselves.
It's an enormous 'compliment' to be told your work is something that's enjoyed and recommended to other folks.
I have heard tourists 'compliment' it and couldn't help but feel proud.
the manager was heard to 'compliment' the other team's good play
she paid me an enormous 'compliment'
‘I always thought it was a 'compliment' to your host that you had made an effort and dressed up,’ said Joyce.
It was expected that a gentleman would pay a polite 'compliment' to a lady of his acquaintance, but quite another matter to be seen to mean it.
I was pleasantly surprised at the generally well kept and clean appearance of the town, a 'compliment' to all residents and your public facilities.
The timeless nature of these films is a 'compliment' to the film-makers' art, as well as a comment on the failings of society.
So please take this note as a 'compliment' to the hundreds of excellent editions I have read, not as a stab at the one that was not.
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