/ Dictionary / Index C complimentary: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: com•pli•men•ta•ry Pronunciation: (kom"plu-men'tu-rē, -trē), [key] — adj., n., pl. -ries. —adj. of the nature of, conveying, or expressing a compliment, often one that is politely flattering: a complimentary remark. given free as a gift or courtesy: a complimentary ticket. —n. something given or supplied without charge, as lodging, transportation, or meals, esp. as an inducement to prospective customers. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: complimentary (Thesaurus) compliment complimentary close Related Content Daily Word Quiz: exemplary Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language