COMPLIMENTING Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word complimenting. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for COMPLIMENTING
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exalting | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • tending to exalt | ||||||||
flattering | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • showing or representing to advantage adjective satellite • obsequiously complimentary | ||||||||
praising | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • full of or giving praise | ||||||||
acclaiming | verbv | |||||||
noun • enthusiastic approval verb • praise vociferously • clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval | ||||||||
admiring | adjectiveadj | |||||||
verb • feel admiration for • look at with admiration | ||||||||
applauding | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval • express that something is worthy of praise | ||||||||
appreciating | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • recognize with gratitude; be grateful for • be fully aware of; realize fully • hold dear • gain in value • increase the value of | ||||||||
commending | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • express approbation of • present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence • give to in charge • express a good opinion of • mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship | ||||||||
congratulating | verbv | |||||||
verb • say something to someone that expresses praise • express congratulations • be proud of • pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement | ||||||||
eulogizing | verbv | |||||||
verb • praise formally and eloquently | ||||||||
extolling | verbv | |||||||
verb • praise, glorify, or honor | ||||||||
glorifying | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • praise, glorify, or honor • bestow glory upon • elevate or idealize, in allusion to Christ's transfiguration • cause to seem more splendid | ||||||||
lauding | verbv | |||||||
verb • praise, glorify, or honor | ||||||||
congratulate | verbv | |||||||
verb • say something to someone that expresses praise • express congratulations • be proud of • pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement |