compliments Play nounA polite expression of praise or admiration.verbPolitely congratulate or praise (someone) for something. SYNONYMS acclaimacclamationaccoladeadmirationapprobationblandishmentsblarneybouquetcommendationencomiumeulogiumeulogyflattering remarkflatteryhomagehoneyed wordslaudationpat on the backplauditspraisetrade lasttribute