complimentarily
At no cost
In a complimentary manner—either expressing praise and admiration She spoke complimentarily of his work or without charge Drinks were provided complimentarily to first-class passengers.
The word inherits both senses from complimentary, so context determines which meaning applies.
In an overly complimentary way
- approvinglyWith positive regard
- admiringlyWith visible approval
- favorablyIn an approving manner
- appreciativelyWith shown gratitude
glowingly · positively · graciously · warmly · kindly · supportively · encouragingly · respectfully
Without restriction or hindrance
- gratuitouslyWithout cause or justification
- for freeWithout monetary exchange
- on the houseGiven without charge
- courtesyRespectful, considerate behavior
flatteringly
In an overly complimentary way
- approvinglyWith positive regard
- admiringlyWith visible approval
- favorablyIn an approving manner
appreciatively · glowingly · positively · graciously · warmly · kindly · supportively · encouragingly · respectfully
freely
Without restriction or hindrance
- gratuitouslyWithout cause or justification
- for freeWithout monetary exchange
- on the houseGiven without charge
courtesy · free of charge · no cost · uncharged · for nothing
complimentarilycritically
With serious judgment
disparagingly · negatively · scornfully · contemptuously · disapprovingly
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