compliments
Flattering verbal expressions
Compliments are expressions of praise, admiration, or approval: She received compliments on her presentation.
To compliment someone is to offer such praise.
The phrase with compliments or compliments of indicates something given free as a courtesy: Drinks are compliments of the house.
Often confused with complements, which are things that complete or go well together.
Collective hand-clapping approval
- acclaimEnthusiastic public approval
- commendationFormal expression of approval
- kudosPraise and honor
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
ovation · tribute · flattery · adulation · laudation · plaudit · congratulations · recognition
Impetus toward a goal
- inspirationSource of creative impulse
- upliftRaise emotionally or physically
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
- supportTo uphold or sustain
boost · reassurance · confidence · affirmation · validation · cheerleading · morale · hope
Regard with honor
- esteemFavorable opinion of worth
- regardAttentive consideration given
- appreciationRecognition of worth
- reverenceProfound admiring respect
deference · veneration · approval · looking up to · awe · wonder · idolization · hero worship
Extremely pleasing aesthetically
- handsomeAttractive in appearance
- gorgeousStrikingly beautiful
- stunningExtremely impressive or beautiful
- lovelyAttractive and pleasing
attractive · radiant · elegant · stylish · well-dressed · fit · glowing · youthful
Type or caring
- thoughtfulShowing careful consideration
- generousWilling to give freely
- intelligentHaving mental acuity
- talentedHaving natural ability
brave · hardworking · compassionate · witty · creative · reliable · humble · gracious
Flattering persuasion
- smooth talkFlattery meant to persuade
- blandishmentFlattering words to persuade
- cajoleryFlattery meant to persuade
- soft soapPersuasion through excessive flattery
honeyed words · winning ways · silver tongue · suavity · gallantry · courtliness · flirtation · coquetry
Go back again
- exchangeMutual giving and receiving
- mutualShared between parties
- back-and-forthAlternating reciprocal motion
- tradingExchanging for value
volleying · giving back · responding · repaying · matching
applause
Collective hand-clapping approval
- acclaimEnthusiastic public approval
- commendationFormal expression of approval
- kudosPraise and honor
accolade · ovation · tribute · flattery · adulation · laudation · plaudit · congratulations · recognition · endorsement
motivation
Impetus toward a goal
- inspirationSource of creative impulse
- upliftRaise emotionally or physically
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
support · boost · reassurance · confidence · affirmation · validation · cheerleading · morale · hope · optimism
respect
Regard with honor
- esteemFavorable opinion of worth
- regardAttentive consideration given
- appreciationRecognition of worth
reverence · deference · veneration · approval · looking up to · awe · wonder · idolization · hero worship · fan letter
beautiful
Extremely pleasing aesthetically
- handsomeAttractive in appearance
- gorgeousStrikingly beautiful
- stunningExtremely impressive or beautiful
lovely · attractive · radiant · elegant · stylish · well-dressed · fit · glowing · youthful · dashing
kind
Type or caring
- thoughtfulShowing careful consideration
- generousWilling to give freely
- intelligentHaving mental acuity
talented · brave · hardworking · compassionate · witty · creative · reliable · humble · gracious · charming
sweet talk
Flattering persuasion
- smooth talkFlattery meant to persuade
- blandishmentFlattering words to persuade
- cajoleryFlattery meant to persuade
soft soap · honeyed words · winning ways · silver tongue · suavity · gallantry · courtliness · flirtation · coquetry · wooing
return
Go back again
- exchangeMutual giving and receiving
- mutualShared between parties
- back-and-forthAlternating reciprocal motion
trading · volleying · giving back · responding · repaying · matching
- romancelove story, amor, love, boyfriend, courting
- chitchatsmall talk, banter, chitchat, chatter, chat
- flatteryflatter, praise, flattery, adulation, blandishment
- pickup linespickup lines, openers, icebreakers, cheesy lines, smooth lines
- Positive Reinforcementpositive reinforcement, encouragement, rewards, commendation, approval
- social exchangesgreetings, farewells, handshakes, thank yous, welcomes
complimentsinsults
Disparaging remarks
criticisms · put-downs · slights · abuse · disparagement
- 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, complimentary, complimented, complimenting, complimenter