Compliment

/ˈkɑːmplɪmənt/

noun

A nice thing that you say or do to praise or express admiration for someone.

He paid me a huge compliment by saying he wished he had a daughter like me.

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Pro Tip 1/2

When paying a compliment, be sincere. Insincere praise can feel fake and have the opposite effect.

Your dedication to studying really impresses me.

Pro Tip 2/2

Compliments can be friendly and don't always imply romantic interest.

I love your sense of humor!

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