COMPLIMENTS: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for COMPLIMENTS?

Need another word that means the same as “compliments”? Find 2 synonyms and 30 related words for “compliments” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Compliments” are: regard, wish

Compliments as a Noun

Definitions of "Compliments" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “compliments” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration.
• (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare.

Synonyms of "Compliments" as a noun (2 Words)

regard	The condition of being honored esteemed or respected or well regarded. She had a particular regard for Eliot.
wish	A thing that is or has been wished for. The Queen had sent her best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Associations of "Compliments" (30 Words)

acclaim	Enthusiastic and public praise. The conference was acclaimed as a considerable success.
acclamation	Loud and enthusiastic approval. The tackle brought the supporters to their feet in acclamation.
admire	Feel admiration for. I admire your courage.
adulation	Servile flattery; exaggerated and hypocritical praise. He found it difficult to cope with the adulation of the fans.
adulatory	Excessively praising or admiring. The tone here is adulatory and uncritical.
applaud	Clap one’s hands or shout after performances to indicate approval. His speech was loudly applauded.
commend	Present as suitable for approval or acceptance recommend. His paintings commend him to the artistic world.
commendable	Deserving praise. He showed commendable restraint.
creditable	(of a performance, effort, or action) deserving public acknowledgement and praise but not necessarily outstanding or successful. The student s effort on the essay though not outstanding was creditable.
encomium	A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.
eulogistic	Formally expressing praise.
eulogize	Praise formally and eloquently. The dead woman was eulogized at the funeral.
eulogy	A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly, especially a tribute to someone who has just died. A eulogy to the Queen Mother.
euphonious	(of speech or dialect) pleasing in sound; not harsh or strident. Her euphonious Southern speech.
extol	Praise enthusiastically. He extolled the virtues of the Russian peoples.
flatter	Give an unrealistically favourable impression of. She felt flattered that he was confiding in her.
flattery	Excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one’s own interests. She allowed no hint of flattery to enter her voice.
glorify	Praise glorify or honor. Glorify one s spouse s cooking.
kudos	Praise and honour received for an achievement. Kudos to everyone who put the event together.
laud	Praise, glorify, or honor. All glory laud and honour to Thee Redeemer King.
laudable	(of an action, idea, or aim) deserving praise and commendation. Applaudable efforts to save the environment.
paean	A hymn of praise (especially one sung in ancient Greece to invoke or thank a deity. He s created a filmic paean to his hero.
panegyric	A public speech or published text in praise of someone or something. A panegyric on the pleasures of malt whisky.
praise	Express warm approval or admiration of. The audience was full of praise for the whole production.
praiseworthy	Worthy of high praise. The government s praiseworthy efforts.
rave	Electronic dance music of the kind played at a rave. The album is an eleven track journey through rave and techno.
tout	A person soliciting custom or business, typically in a direct or persistent manner. She was touted as a potential Prime Minister.
tribute	Payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence. The king had at his disposal plunder and tribute amassed through warfare.
virtue	A particular moral excellence. Paragons of virtue.
worthy	Worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse. A fact worthy of attention.