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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)

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

Associations of "Compliments" (30 Words)

acclaimEnthusiastic and public praise.
The conference was acclaimed as a considerable success.
acclamationLoud and enthusiastic approval.
The tackle brought the supporters to their feet in acclamation.
admireFeel admiration for.
I admire your courage.
adulationServile flattery; exaggerated and hypocritical praise.
He found it difficult to cope with the adulation of the fans.
adulatoryExcessively praising or admiring.
The tone here is adulatory and uncritical.
applaudClap one’s hands or shout after performances to indicate approval.
His speech was loudly applauded.
commendPresent as suitable for approval or acceptance recommend.
His paintings commend him to the artistic world.
commendableDeserving 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.
encomiumA speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.
eulogisticFormally expressing praise.
eulogizePraise formally and eloquently.
The dead woman was eulogized at the funeral.
eulogyA 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.
extolPraise enthusiastically.
He extolled the virtues of the Russian peoples.
flatterGive an unrealistically favourable impression of.
She felt flattered that he was confiding in her.
flatteryExcessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one’s own interests.
She allowed no hint of flattery to enter her voice.
glorifyPraise glorify or honor.
Glorify one s spouse s cooking.
kudosPraise and honour received for an achievement.
Kudos to everyone who put the event together.
laudPraise, 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.
paeanA hymn of praise (especially one sung in ancient Greece to invoke or thank a deity.
He s created a filmic paean to his hero.
panegyricA public speech or published text in praise of someone or something.
A panegyric on the pleasures of malt whisky.
praiseExpress warm approval or admiration of.
The audience was full of praise for the whole production.
praiseworthyWorthy of high praise.
The government s praiseworthy efforts.
raveElectronic dance music of the kind played at a rave.
The album is an eleven track journey through rave and techno.
toutA person soliciting custom or business, typically in a direct or persistent manner.
She was touted as a potential Prime Minister.
tributePayment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence.
The king had at his disposal plunder and tribute amassed through warfare.
virtueA particular moral excellence.
Paragons of virtue.
worthyWorthy of being chosen especially as a spouse.
A fact worthy of attention.
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