compliment
elogio
definition
verb
he complimented Erica on her appearance
politely congratulate or praise (someone) for something.
noun
she paid me an enormous compliment
a polite expression of praise or admiration.
translation of 'compliment'
verb
cumprimentar,
felicitar
noun
cumprimento,
honra,
congratulação,
parabéns,
elogio
example
It was actually a 'compliment' to her as a hostess, that she had made her guest so comfortable and welcome.
Suggest to others that they praise or 'compliment' someone who could use it.
‘I always thought it was a 'compliment' to your host that you had made an effort and dressed up,’ said Joyce.
Meanwhile, it's still a mystery if the favorable comparison was meant as a 'compliment' to Smith.
Something about Gran's tone suggested that this was only a backhanded 'compliment' .
The best 'compliment' I can give any restaurant is the one I give the Rosewater.
the manager was heard to 'compliment' the other team's good play
It's an enormous 'compliment' to be told your work is something that's enjoyed and recommended to other folks.
Ever the party leader, he even offered a backhanded 'compliment' to the protesters.
she paid me an enormous 'compliment'
I guess it's polite to start off a criticism with a 'compliment' .
Now that's actually a 'compliment' to Gehry, but it still implies that the bridge was on obstacle, rather than being something interesting to work with.
Overall, the tone and use of language alone are reason enough to pick it up but it is also a 'compliment' to the original story.
Surround yourself with people that can 'compliment' you so you can work together and then everybody can be successful.
I was pleasantly surprised at the generally well kept and clean appearance of the town, a 'compliment' to all residents and your public facilities.
So I think it's a 'compliment' to NASCAR and what they're doing with the sport.
It seriously means a lot to me to hear you 'compliment' my writing so much.
I have heard tourists 'compliment' it and couldn't help but feel proud.
This was meant to be a 'compliment' to him, and to wish him well in his retirement.
But it was a 'compliment' to them to be asked to show their finance techniques to senior staff from nine countries.
It was also a 'compliment' to the artists themselves.
I was paid a very sincere 'compliment' this weekend.
I for one do not consider a continually deteriorating site as a 'compliment' to the village and it is hardly a suitable entrance to an otherwise charming community.
it's a 'compliment' to the bride to dress up on her special day
Ask yourself what people tend to 'compliment' you on the most.
Nearly every time we stepped on the elevator, a Southern belle would graciously 'compliment' a lady on her outfit.
The exhibition is a 'compliment' to Leo and all involved and it is worthy to reflect on the fact that it's just a little slice of history.
The ultimate 'compliment' has come from the enemy camp.
it's a 'compliment' to the bride to dress up on her special day
The timeless nature of these films is a 'compliment' to the film-makers' art, as well as a comment on the failings of society.
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