complimented
Spoke well of
Complimented is the past tense of compliment, meaning to express praise or admiration: She complimented him on his presentation.
Often confused with complemented, which means completed or enhanced.
A compliment flatters; a complement fills out or matches.
Publicly honored or celebrated
- applaudedExpressed approval audibly
- acclaimedPublicly and enthusiastically praised
- commendedExpressed approval of
- congratulatedExpressed praise for achievement
extolled · celebrated · honored · saluted · touted · admired · lionized · eulogized
Established as accurate
- recognizedPerceived as familiar
- acknowledgedAccepted as true
- supportedGave aid or backing
- approvedOfficially accepted or permitted
endorsed · upheld · justified · vindicated · substantiated · corroborated · verified · attested
lauded
Publicly honored or celebrated
- applaudedExpressed approval audibly
- acclaimedPublicly and enthusiastically praised
- commendedExpressed approval of
congratulated · extolled · celebrated · honored · saluted · touted · admired · lionized · eulogized · glorified
confirmed
Established as accurate
- recognizedPerceived as familiar
- acknowledgedAccepted as true
- supportedGave aid or backing
approved · endorsed · upheld · justified · vindicated · substantiated · corroborated · verified · attested · certified
touched
Affected emotionally or physically
honored · charmed · tickled · elated · glowing · beaming · blushed · bashful · overwhelmed · moved
returned
Went back again
replied · acknowledged · mirrored · matched · answered · thanked
- fawnedgroveled, kowtowed, toadied, flattered, curried favor
complimentedinsulted
Offended by disrespect
criticized · berated · disparaged · belittled · denigrated
complimentedbelittled
Made to seem insignificant
demeaned · degraded · humiliated · diminished · disparaged
- backhanded complimentPraise that subtly insults
- fishing for complimentsSoliciting praise indirectly
- complimentary breakfastNo-charge morning meal
- back-handed complimentPraise that subtly insults
- left-handed complimentInsult disguised as praise
- compliments of the houseFree from the business
compliment, compliments, complimentary, uncomplimentary, complimenting, complimenter, backhanded compliment