compliment
Definitions
A polite expression of praise, admiration, or respect.
An act or circumstance that implies praise or approval.
To pay a compliment to; to express admiration or praise.
Examples
She gave me a lovely compliment on my new haircut.
It is a great compliment to be asked to speak at the conference.
He tried to compliment her cooking, but she was too upset to notice.
Synonyms
praise commendation acclaim adulation flattery tribute approbation
Antonyms
insult criticism condemnation disparagement censure rebuke reproach