Complimenting

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːmpləˌmɛntɪŋ/

Complimenting (verb)

  1. Saying something nice about someone to show approval or admiration.

Examples

  • They are complimenting each other on their achievements.
  • She is complimenting her friend on the new dress.

Common collocations: give a compliment, receive a compliment, offer compliments

Synonyms of Complimenting

Formal

Informal

Antonyms of Complimenting

  • to express disapproval or find fault
  • to regard or represent as being of little worth