compliment in English

noun
1
a polite expression of praise or admiration.
she paid me an enormous compliment
verb
1
politely congratulate or praise (someone) for something.
he complimented Erica on her appearance

Use "compliment" in a sentence

Below are sample sentences containing the word "compliment" from the English Dictionary. We can refer to these sentence patterns for sentences in case of finding sample sentences with the word "compliment", or refer to the context using the word "compliment" in the English Dictionary.

1. A Backhanded compliment is an insult disguised as a compliment

2. What a Backhanded compliment! See also: Backhanded, compliment left-handed compliment An insulting or negative comment disguised as praise

3. I pay a compliment.

4. Being a coward was a compliment.

5. I'm not certain that's a compliment.

6. I was embarrassed by their compliment.

7. A Backhanded compliment is any comment that blurs the line between an insult and a compliment

8. Just compliment the whiteness of his teeth.

9. A Backhanded compliment is a remark which seems to be an insult but could also be understood as a compliment

10. I'll take that as a compliment.

11. She paid him a handsome compliment.

12. Your presence is a great compliment.

13. She seemed pleased by the compliment.

14. One compliment, and now you're coasting.

15. They paid him a high compliment.

16. ‘The Backhanded compliment had made her blood rise with both embarrassment and a little bit of annoyance.’ ‘If that sounds like a Backhanded compliment, it is intended as a compliment nonetheless.’

17. Merriam-Webster defines a Backhanded compliment as “a compliment that implies it is not really a compliment at all.” The Urban Dictionary does a better job: “An insult disguised as a …

18. But you have to remember that compliment.

19. 6 I was embarrassed by their compliment.

20. Screeching Giorgio Bevelings, Haig crumps compliment ninthly

21. Encourage: Compliment your friends on their strengths.

22. It was intended as a compliment, honestly!

23. She's always ready to pay a compliment .

24. Certain Brows better compliment specific face shapes

25. I'll take that remark as a compliment.

26. Adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] A Backhanded compliment is a remark which seems to be an insult but could also be understood as a compliment

27. 20 Did Jessica receive a compliment from her supervisor?

28. A Backhanded compliment is also a remark which seems to be a compliment but could also be understood as an insult.

29. A Backhanded compliment is also a remark which seems to be a compliment but could also be understood as an insult.

30. Backhanded compliment is an insult that is disguised as, or accompanied by, a compliment, especially in situations where the belittling or condescension is intentional

31. If you call someone Assiduous, it's a compliment

32. She took what he said as a compliment.

33. Since you're preoccupied, I'll intuit your flattering compliment.

34. It's always nice to be paid a compliment.

35. Being compared to Abba is a great compliment.

36. Cornering lights compliment the functionality of Adaptive Headlights.

37. I suppose it's a compliment in a way.

38. In any walk of life that would be a compliment.

39. Saying she's improved comes over as a Backhanded compliment

40. My favorite Backhanded compliment ever follows these steps perfectly

41. Saying she's improved comes over as a Backhanded compliment.

42. It sounds like a compliment, but it's an insult.

43. A compliment is verbal sunshine. Robert Orben 

44. The manager paid her a compliment on her work.

45. Unique Corsages: Unique Corsages best compliment some prom looks

46. That compliment certainly comes preciously more than the present.

47. She gave a coy smile when he paid her a compliment.

48. In my opinion, comparison to the Nature Conservancy is a compliment.

49. You do realize shilling for votes is not a compliment, Courtney.

50. You know, that's about the nicest compliment I've ever got.