complimentary
C1
adj
Freq #16632
Meanings
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1
adj
conveying or resembling a compliment
a complimentary remark
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2
adj
costing nothing
complimentary tickets
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3
adj
In the nature of a compliment.
a complimentary remark
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4
adj
Free; provided at no charge.
complimentary drinks
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5
adj
With respect to the closing of a letter, formal and professional.
The complimentary closing is the word grouping used to bring the message or text to a close.
Etymology
From compliment (noun) + -ary. Piecewise doublet of complementary.