complimentary
Given without charge
Complimentary has two distinct meanings that both derive from compliment.
The first relates to expressing praise or admiration: a complimentary remark flatters or approves.
The second means given free of charge, as in complimentary tickets or a complimentary breakfast—the idea being that such items are offered as a gesture of goodwill or courtesy toward a customer or guest.
Context usually makes the intended meaning clear.
At no expense
- compGratis ticket or item
- freebieItem given gratis
- no-costRequiring no payment
- courtesyRespectful, considerate behavior
included · waived · pass · voucher · perk · amenity · bonus · gift
Excessively praising, often insincerely
- laudatoryExpressing strong approval
- admiringFeeling respect and approval
- approvingExpressing favorable judgment
- appreciativeFeeling or showing gratitude
congratulatory · favorable · glowing · positive · commendatory · encomiastic · eulogistic · supportive
Showing good manners
- respectfulShowing proper regard
- civilMinimally polite
- graciousPleasantly kind and courteous
- cordialWarmly friendly manner
hospitable · welcoming · considerate · thoughtful · diplomatic · tactful · deferential · genial
Pleasingly in accord
- coordinatingArranging for unified action
- complementingMaking whole together
- pairingJoining two together
- balancingAchieving equal distribution
corresponding · enhancing · reciprocal · compatible · suited · accompanying · offsetting · parallel
gratis
At no expense
courtesy · included · waived · pass · voucher · perk · amenity · bonus · gift · promotional
flattering
Excessively praising, often insincerely
- laudatoryExpressing strong approval
- admiringFeeling respect and approval
- approvingExpressing favorable judgment
appreciative · congratulatory · favorable · glowing · positive · commendatory · encomiastic · eulogistic · supportive · affirming
polite
Showing good manners
- respectfulShowing proper regard
- civilMinimally polite
- graciousPleasantly kind and courteous
cordial · hospitable · welcoming · considerate · thoughtful · diplomatic · tactful · deferential · genial · affable
harmonious
Pleasingly in accord
- coordinatingArranging for unified action
- complementingMaking whole together
- pairingJoining two together
balancing · corresponding · enhancing · reciprocal · compatible · suited · accompanying · offsetting · parallel · symmetric
- freefree, freed, liberated, released, unchained
- hotelshotel staff, hotel room, accommodations, hotelier, innkeeper
- freebiesfreebie, freebies, samples, giveaways, free
- ticketsticket purchase, concert tickets, train ticket, bus ticket, movie tickets
- free thingsfree, gratis, zero cost, no charge, on the house
- pricingpricing, discount price, overpricing, discounts, overcharge
complimentarycritical
Expressing disapproval or importance
insulting · derogatory · disparaging · unflattering · scathing
- complimentary breakfastNo-charge morning meal
- complimentary drinksBeverages provided without cost
- complimentary itemGift included without payment
compliment, complement, compliments, complimented, complimenting