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compliments

NOUN
blarney
Synonyms
STRONG
adulation baloney blandishment cajolery coaxing exaggeration eyewash fawning honey incense ingratiation oil overpraise wheedling
WEAK
a line inveiglement soft soap soft words sweet-talk
NOUN
congratulations
Synonyms
STRONG
felicitations hail
WEAK
best wishes give a 'hear-hear' good going good wishes good work
Antonyms
WEAK
commiseration condolences criticism
NOUN
greeting
Synonyms
STRONGEST
hello nod ovation reception salute
STRONG
accosting acknowledgment address aloha ciao hail heralding hi highball how-do-you-do howdy note notice regards respects rumble salaam salutation testimonial
WEAK
best wishes card compellation good wishes high-five letter speaking to ushering in what's happening
Antonyms
STRONG
heedlessness ignorance neglect
WEAK
farewell goodbye
NOUN
invitation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appeal bid challenge date encouragement overture petition proposition request solicitation suggestion summons
STRONG
allurement attraction begging bidding call coquetry enticement feeler ground hit incitement inducement invite lure motive offer paper pass pressure proffer prompting provocation reason supplication temptation urge
WEAK
come-hither come-on open door rain check
Antonyms
STRONGEST
answer denial refusal
STRONG
deterrent discouragement dislike hindrance prevention repulsion
NOUN
regards
Synonyms
STRONG
commendations deference devoirs greeting love remembrances respects salutation salutations
WEAK
good wishes love and kisses
NOUN
respects
Synonyms
STRONG
courtesies deference devoirs greetings regards salaam salutations
WEAK
best wishes kind wishes

Example Sentences

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Similar compliments have been showered on “Ted Lasso,” “Shrinking” and “Scrubs,” each of which expounds its own version of believing.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

There was a lavish state banquet and compliments lavished by both men on each another.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

Today, his spite and resentment have have faded and he compliments others as often as he boasts.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

The items up for sale include six letters to Rice detailing everything from compliments on alterations made to Christie's clothing by Rice and details of payments for said alterations.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

“Just hold the compliments, buddy—you may live to retract them. I’m still going to tell you what I don’t like about the way you’re going at this business. Qualified or not.”

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger