compliment
noun
• a polite expression of praise or admiration.
• "she paid me an enormous compliment"
Similar:
flattering remark,
tribute,
accolade,
commendation,
bouquet,
pat on the back,
encomium,
praise,
acclaim,
acclamation,
plaudits,
admiration,
approbation,
homage,
eulogy,
flattery,
blandishments,
blarney,
honeyed words,
trade last,
laudation,
eulogium,
compliment
verb
• politely congratulate or praise (someone) for something.
• "he complimented Erika on her appearance"
Origin:
mid 17th century: from French compliment (noun), complimenter (verb), from Italian complimento ‘fulfilment of the requirements of courtesy’, from Latin complementum ‘completion, fulfilment’ (reflected in the earlier English spelling complement, gradually replaced by the French form between 1655 and 1715).