COMPLIMENTARY

complimentary

(adjective) conveying or resembling a compliment; “a complimentary remark”

complimentary, costless, free, gratis, gratuitous

(adjective) costing nothing; “complimentary tickets”; “free admission”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

complimentary (comparative more complimentary, superlative most complimentary)

In the nature of a compliment.

Antonym: uncomplimentary

Free; provided at no charge.

Synonyms: free of charge, Thesaurus:gratis

With respect to the closing of a letter, formal and professional.

Usage notes

• Complimentary and complementary are frequently confused and misused in place of one another.

Source: Wiktionary


Com`pli*men"ta*ry, a.

Definition: Expressive of regard or praise; of the nature of, or containing, a compliment; as, a complimentary remark; a complimentary ticket. "Complimentary addresses." Prescott.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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