complimentary

complimentary — 形容詞

1. describing someone or something with positive words that show you think highly o

1.形容詞B2
釋義

讚美的

表達讚賞或欽佩的

describing someone or something with positive words that show you think highly of them or their work

例句

The manager made several complimentary remarks about Esteban's presentation.

主管對 Esteban 的簡報說了幾句讚美的話。

complimentary remarks about [something]

Lotte received a complimentary email from a customer who appreciated her quick response.

Lotte 收到一位顧客的讚美郵件，對方很欣賞她迅速的回應。

同義詞
  • flattering

    suggests the praise may exaggerate slightly to please the recipient; less formal

  • admiring

    focuses on looking up to someone's qualities rather than evaluating their work

  • appreciative

    emphasises gratitude alongside the praise

  • laudatory

    very formal; used mainly in written reviews or official statements

反義詞
  • critical

    focuses on faults rather than good qualities

  • disparaging

    expresses a low opinion of someone or something

文法句型

complimentary + noun (attributive)

be + complimentary + about + noun phrase

用法筆記

Often used in professional or public contexts such as reviews, feedback forms, and award ceremonies. When followed by 'about', it introduces the person or thing being praised.

常見錯誤

❌The teacher wrote a complementary note on my essay.
✅The teacher wrote a complimentary note on my essay.
💡'Complimentary' means praising; 'complementary' means completing or matching.

2. offered to customers without payment, typically by a company to show goodwill or

2.形容詞B2
釋義

免費的

由商家或機構免費提供的

offered to customers without payment, typically by a company to show goodwill or encourage future business

例句

All hotel guests receive a complimentary breakfast buffet each morning.

所有飯店房客每天早上都可以享用免費的自助早餐。

collocation: complimentary breakfast

The airline gave Yan a complimentary upgrade to business class for his long flight.

航空公司給了 Yan 一個免費升等商務艙的機會，讓他長途飛行更舒適。

同義詞
  • free

    more general and common; does not carry the connotation of a courtesy or gift

  • compliments of

    a set phrase used to indicate who is providing the free item (e.g., 'dinner with the compliments of the chef')

  • on the house

    informal; used specifically for free drinks or food at bars and restaurants

反義詞

文法句型

complimentary + noun (ticket / copy / upgrade / breakfast / gift)

用法筆記

This sense is almost always used before a noun (attributive position). It is common in tourism, hospitality, publishing, and event contexts. Unlike 'free', 'complimentary' strongly implies the item is a gesture of goodwill rather than a general price of zero.

常見錯誤

❌The meal was complimentary because the restaurant has no prices.
✅The meal was complimentary because the manager wanted to thank us for waiting.
💡'Complimentary' implies a deliberate gift, not just a zero price.