n.
Pronunciation: ' käm-pl ə -m ə nt
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle French, from Italian complimento, from Spanish cumplimiento, from cumplir to be courteous ― more at COMPLY
Date: 1598
1 a : an expression of esteem, respect, affection, or admiration especially : an admiring remark b : formal and respectful recognition : HONOR
2 plural : best wishes : REGARDS <accept my compliment s > < compliment s of the season>