What does Complimentary mean?


Complimentary \Com`pli*men"ta*ry\, a. Expressive of regard or praise; of the nature of, or containing, a compliment; as, a complimentary remark; a complimentary ticket. "Complimentary addresses." --Prescott. [1913 Webster]


complimentary adj
1: conveying or resembling a compliment; "a complimentary remark" [ant: uncomplimentary]
2: costing nothing; "complimentary tickets"; "free admission" [syn: complimentary, costless, free, gratis(p), gratuitous]


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