com ‧ pli ‧ men ‧ ta ‧ ry /ˌkɒmpləˈment ə ri◂, ˌkɒmplɪˈment ə ri◂ $ ˌkɑːm-/ BrE AmE adjective
1 . given free to people:
There was a complimentary bottle of champagne in the hotel room.
I’ve got some complimentary tickets for the theatre tonight.
2 . saying that you admire someone or something
complimentary about
Jennie was very complimentary about Katharine’s riding.
complimentary remarks
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THESAURUS
▪ free something that is free does not cost you any money:
Parking is free after 6 pm.
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‘How much is it to get into the concert?’ ‘Oh, I think it’s free.’
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They were giving away free tickets for the concert.
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I’m saving these tokens to get a free poster.
▪ for nothing/for free without having to pay for something that you would normally have to pay for:
He offered to fix the car for nothing.
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Fans were allowed into the stadium for nothing as a way of celebrating.
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Children under five can see the show for free.
▪ at no extra cost if a shop or company provides an additional service at no extra cost, they do it without asking you for any more money:
The shop will install the cooker for you at no extra cost.
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Tours of the city are available from the hotel at no extra cost.
▪ complimentary [only before noun] free – use this about things that a company, theatre, hotel etc gives people:
Karen’s sister works at the New York Ballet and she’s managed to get us some complimentary tickets.
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Honeymooners receive a complimentary bottle of champagne in their hotel room.
▪ be on the house if food or drinks are on the house, the owner of a bar or restaurant says you do not have to pay for them:
These drinks are on the house.
▪ gratis especially written without having to pay for something:
Users will be able to listen to tracks (=songs) gratis.