Use "compliment" in a sentence

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.

51. Backhanded compliment An insulting or negative comment disguised as praise

52. Please don't misunderstand me?I meant it as a compliment.

53. I must compliment you on the Gold Cloaks'performance these last few weeks.

54. Rob Andrew had a quiet game, which is meant as a compliment .

55. But when she heard such things, Privet took it as a compliment.

56. These Benne cookies perfectly compliment a bowl of ice cream or cobbler.

57. The Antiparallel orientation allows for the base pairs to compliment one another

58. May each of us ever merit such a sincere and worthy compliment!

59. Thank you for the compliment, but if Anything, I've put on

60. To listen to someone is the greatest compliment you can pay.

61. To be trusted is a greater compliment than to be loved.

62. Monave Matte Blushes are the perfect compliment to an understated look

63. If you met them, you' d realize that was a compliment

64. Is a comment someone makes either a compliment or an insult?

65. Don't be upset-I'm sure she meant it as a compliment.

66. The groom was so nervous he forgot to compliment the bridesmaids.

67. Some people pay a compliment as if they expect a receipt.

68. Commendatory (comparative more Commendatory, superlative most Commendatory) Serving to commend or compliment; complimentary

69. Dresser timber Architraves are designed to compliment the range of skirting boards

70. Start with services that compliment core and mandated activities e.g. electronic filing.

71. I must compliment you on your handling of a very difficult situation.

72. Far from a compliment, Catcalls can be obnoxious, perplexing, and even scary.

73. Another word for Commend: praise, acclaim, applaud, compliment, extol Collins English Thesaurus

74. Reviewers gave the play the Backhanded compliment that it was `surprisingly impressive'.

75. Compliment people. Magnify their strengths, not their weaknesses. Joyce Meyer 

76. A Backhanded compliment ( North American English also left-handed compliment ) a comment that seems to express approval but could also be understood as expressing a poor opinion of somebody/something

77. We feature seasonal cocktails that are a perfect compliment to your Busters dining experience

78. I can live for two months on a good compliment. Mark Twain 

79. Correspondingly, a Backhanded (or left-handed) compliment, or asteism, is an insult that is disguised as, or accompanied by, a compliment, especially in situations where the belittling or condescension is intentional

80. Then she said I was incorrigible, and I said that was a compliment.