- past participle of compliment.
- past tense form of compliment.
complimented
Example Sentences
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He complimented her intelligence, "which is not typical in the modelling industry", Anya says, and suggested introducing her to a friend of his with connections in the fashion business: Epstein.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
He complimented an Emirati journalist who asked a question, describing the man known as MBZ as a "handsome guy" whom "I can put... right now in a movie".
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
The president’s son called Navarro “my boy” and complimented him on the “jacked” physique he developed while in prison.
From Salon ● May 31, 2026
You complimented me on being a master investor.
From MarketWatch ● May 13, 2026
She had been winked at, complimented, given a gift, and now mistaken for the mysterious Alyce who could read.
From "The Midwife's Apprentice" by Karen Cushman
