1. A remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration
   "Her compliment on his cooking made him beam with pride"

1. Say something to someone that expresses praise
   "He complimented her on her last physics paper";
   - congratulate
    
2. Express respect or esteem for
   "He complimented her on her excellent presentation skills"

Sounds like: complement

Derived forms: complimenting, compliments, complimented

Type of: congrats [informal], congratulations, extolment, greet, hats off [informal], kudos, pat on the back, praise

Encyclopedia: Compliment