- past participle of compliment.
- past tense form of compliment.
complimented
Example Sentences
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So if you complimented somebody’s jacket, a more acceptable response might be, “Thanks! My sister helped me pick it out.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
Cruise complimented Prince William on his "great jacket", referring to the prince's black velvet jacket.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
It needs to answer the question: How can a team expect to be complimented if it can’t play complementary football?
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
This is not the first time Trump has complimented the Australian retirement program.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
The HR computer complimented me on my healthy appetite.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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