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[ˌkɒmplɪ'mentrɪ]1) (flattering) complimentoso, elogiativohe was, wasn't very complimentary about my work — mi ha fatto molti complimenti per, è stato piuttosto critico nei confronti del mio lavoro
2) (free) (in) omaggio, gratuito* * *[-'men-]1) (flattering or praising: complimentary remarks.) complimentoso2) (given free: a complimentary ticket.) (in) omaggio* * *complimentary /kɒmplɪˈmɛntrɪ/a.1 elogiativo; di complimento; complimentoso: a complimentary speech, un discorso elogiativo; to be very complimentary about st., fare molti complimenti a qc.; elogiare qc.; He wasn't very complimentary about my work, è stato piuttosto critico nei confronti del mio lavoro2 (in) omaggio; offerto (gratuitamente); gratuito: a complimentary ticket, un biglietto omaggio (o di favore); complimentary copy, copia ( di libro) in omaggio; complimentary drink, bevanda offerta ( ai clienti) dalla casa● complimentary close, chiusa con i convenevoli ( di lettera commerciale).* * *[ˌkɒmplɪ'mentrɪ]1) (flattering) complimentoso, elogiativohe was, wasn't very complimentary about my work — mi ha fatto molti complimenti per, è stato piuttosto critico nei confronti del mio lavoro
2) (free) (in) omaggio, gratuito
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Flattering — Flat ter*ing, a. That flatters (in the various senses of the verb); as, a flattering speech. [1913 Webster] Lay not that flattering unction to your soul. Shak. [1913 Webster] A flattering painter, who made it his care, To draw men as they ought… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Compliment — Com pli*ment, n. [F. compliment. It complimento, fr. comlire to compliment, finish, suit, fr. L. complere to fill up. See {Complete}, and cf. {Complement}.] An expression, by word or act, of approbation, regard, confidence, civility, or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
To make one a compliment — Compliment Com pli*ment, n. [F. compliment. It complimento, fr. comlire to compliment, finish, suit, fr. L. complere to fill up. See {Complete}, and cf. {Complement}.] An expression, by word or act, of approbation, regard, confidence, civility,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
To make one's compliments to — Compliment Com pli*ment, n. [F. compliment. It complimento, fr. comlire to compliment, finish, suit, fr. L. complere to fill up. See {Complete}, and cf. {Complement}.] An expression, by word or act, of approbation, regard, confidence, civility,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
To stand on compliment — Compliment Com pli*ment, n. [F. compliment. It complimento, fr. comlire to compliment, finish, suit, fr. L. complere to fill up. See {Complete}, and cf. {Complement}.] An expression, by word or act, of approbation, regard, confidence, civility,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Blandiloquence — Blan*dil o*quence, n. [L. blandiloquentia; blandus mild + loqui to speak.] Mild, flattering speech. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
oil — I. noun Usage: often attributive Etymology: Middle English oile, from Anglo French, from Latin oleum olive oil, from Greek elaion, from elaia olive Date: 13th century 1. a. any of numerous unctuous combustible substances that are liquid or can be … New Collegiate Dictionary
blandishment — noun Flattering speech or actions designed to persuade or influence. See Also: blandisher … Wiktionary
blandiloquent — adjective Describing mild, flattering speech See Also: blandiloquence … Wiktionary
ólyhtword — n ( es/ ) flattering speech … Old to modern English dictionary
blandishment — flattering speech, 1590s, from BLANDISH (Cf. blandish) + MENT (Cf. ment). Sense of attraction, allurement (often blandishments) is from 1590s … Etymology dictionary
