Complimentary vs Compliments: what is the difference?

Two words that are easy to mix up. Complimentary is an adjective meaning “Given free of charge, or expressing praise — complimentary names a free pass or a…”, while Compliments is a noun (plural) meaning “Compliments are several remarks of praise — the plural of a compliment (one kind word)…”. بالعربي: Complimentary = مجاني أو إطرائي، Compliments = إطراءات.

Complimentary adjective · /ˌkɒmplɪˈmentri/

مجاني أو إطرائي — مجاني أو إطرائي أي يُعطى بلا ثمن أو يعبّر عن مدح، لا الاسم compliment ولا جمع compliments؛ على الحساب؛ تذكرة مجانية 🎟️🎁

Given free of charge, or expressing praise — complimentary names a free pass or a flattering remark, not a compliment (one kind word) and not compliments (several remarks)

Labs issued complimentary 43-day seats after the 88.77% HBDNF rise, not a paid pitch.

Synonyms: free of charge, gratis, on the house, cost-free, flattering

Compliments noun (plural) · /ˈkɒmplɪmənts/

إطراءات — إطراءات أي عدة كلمات مدح، جمع الـ compliment الواحد، لا فعل comply للامتثال؛ كلمات ثناء؛ مجاملات تقدير 👏💐

Compliments are several remarks of praise — the plural of a compliment (one kind word), not comply (to follow a rule)

Labs sent genuine compliments after the 88.77% HBDNF rise, not one empty compliment.

Synonyms: praises, kudos, commendations, tributes, accolades

How GL Dictionary tells them apart

FAQ

What is the difference between Complimentary and Compliments?

Complimentary means Given free of charge, or expressing praise — complimentary names a free pass or a flattering remark, not a compliment (one kind word) and not compliments (several remarks) Compliments means Compliments are several remarks of praise — the plural of a compliment (one kind word), not comply (to follow a rule)

ما الفرق بين Complimentary وCompliments بالعربي؟

Complimentary: مجاني أو إطرائي. Compliments: إطراءات.

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