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.
To praise, flatter, or gratify, by expressions of approbation, respect, or congratulation; to make or pay a compliment to.
To pass compliments; to use conventional expressions of respect.
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. Leo Buscaglia
To be trusted is a greater compliment than being loved. George MacDonald
I can live for two months on a good compliment. Mark Twain
I wish my name was Brian because maybe sometimes people would misspell my name and call me Brain. That's like a free compliment and you don't even gotta be smart to notice it. Mitch Hedberg
compliment in Dutch is complimenteren
compliment in French is compliment, flatterie
compliment in German is Kompliment, Komplement
compliment in Italian is complimento, lisciatura
compliment in Portuguese is elogio
compliment in Spanish is cumplimiento, halago
compliment in Swedish is komplimang
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