adj.
Pronunciation: ˌ käm-pl ə - ' men-t( ə -)r ē
Function: adjective
Date: 1714
1 a : expressing or containing a compliment <a complimentary remark> b : FAVORABLE <the novel received complimentary reviews>
2 : given free as a courtesy or favor < complimentary tickets>
– com · pli · men · ta · ri · ly \ - ' men-t( ə -)r ə -l ē , -( ˌ )men- ' ter- ə -l ē \ adverb