complimentary
Definitions
Given free of charge.
免费赠送的。
Expressing praise or admiration.
表示称赞的，恭维的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedFrom compliment, historically the same word as complement (com- 'fully' + ple 'fill' = 'to fill out / round out') — a compliment 'rounds out' courtesy with kind words. From politeness came two modern senses: 'praising' (complimentary remarks) and 'given as a courtesy, free' (a complimentary breakfast). Don't confuse with complementary (= completing each other).
Root ple still carries 42 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.complimentary ticket免费票
- 2.complimentary breakfast免费早餐
- 3.highly complimentary高度赞赏的
Example Sentences
- 1.
Guests receive a complimentary breakfast each morning.
- 2.
She was very complimentary about my work.
- 3.
The hotel offers complimentary shuttle service.
Easily Confused
complimentary vs complementary — complimentary (i) = free / praising; complementary (e) = completing each other. Memory hook: complIment / free gIft both have an I; complEment / complEte both have an E.