B1nounrelationshipslanguage
US/ˈkɑːm.plə.mənt/
UK/ˈkɒm.plɪ.mənt/
something nice you say to praise someone or show that you like what they did
In context
My teacher paid me a compliment on my pronunciation, and I felt so proud.
Many Vietnamese people find it hard to accept a compliment without saying 'not really'.
When customers ask for the recipe, I take it as a compliment.
Words that go with compliment
verb + noun
- pay someone a complimentHe paid her a compliment on her new haircut.
- take it as a complimentIf people copy your style, take it as a compliment.
- accept a complimentJust smile and say thank you when you accept a compliment.
adjective + noun
- big complimentBeing asked to lead the team was a big compliment.
noun + preposition
- compliment onI got a lot of compliments on my presentation.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She said a compliment about my dress.Correct: She paid me a compliment on my dress.