Dictionary entryCEFR B1noun

compliment

IPA pronunciation: /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

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Russian meaning

комплимент

English definition

A remark that expresses praise or admiration for someone.

Example

She received many compliments on her new dress.

Collocations

pay a compliment
take something as a compliment
a nice compliment
compliment on

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