- past participle of compliment.
- past tense form of compliment.
complimented
Example Sentences
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The only proof that they were on surveillance came on the rare occasions when a deputy later complimented me on a shot.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
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
This is not the first time Trump has complimented the Australian retirement program.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 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
He complimented Welles on-air, calling the 1938 radio program a “sensational Halloween spree.”
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
