of the nature of, conveying, or expressing a compliment, often one that is politely flattering

a complimentary remark.

given free as a gift or courtesy

a complimentary ticket.

something given or supplied without charge, as lodging, transportation, or meals, esp. as an inducement to prospective customers.

adjective

blaming , censuring , critical , denouncing , disparaging , insulting , reproachful , unflattering , for sale

adjective

adulatory , appreciative , approbative , approbatory , approving , celebrating , commendatory , congratulatory , courtly , encomiastic , encomiastical , eulogistic , fair-spoken , fawning , highly favorable , honeyed , honoring , laudatory , panegyrical , plauditory , polite , praiseful , respectful , sycophantic , unctuous , well-wishing , with highest recommendation , with high praisenotes:something is complimentary when it has the property embodied in such an expression; complementary describes an addition that produces completeness or perfection in something , as a perk , chargeless , comp , costless , courtesy , donated , free lunch , free of charge , gratis , gratuitous , honorary , on the house *notes:something is complimentary when it has the property embodied in such an expression; complementary describes an addition that produces completeness or perfection in something , acclamatory