politeness You can refer to your compliments when you want to express thanks, good wishes, or respect to someone in a formal way. My compliments to the chef
If you say that someone returns the compliment, you mean that they do the same thing to someone else as that person has done to them. The actors have entertained us so splendidly during this weekend, I think it's time we returned the compliment
a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration say something to someone that expresses praise; "He complimented her on her last physics paper" express respect or esteem for
a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration say something to someone that expresses praise; "He complimented her on her last physics paper"
An expression, by word or act, of approbation, regard, confidence, civility, or admiration; a flattering speech or attention; a ceremonious greeting; as, to send one's compliments to a friend
A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done. You can do no harm by paying a woman compliments `Well done, Cassandra,' Crook said. She blushed, but accepted the compliment with good grace
politeness If you say that you are giving someone something with your compliments, you are saying in a polite and fairly formal way that you are giving it to them, especially as a gift or a favour. Please give this to your boss with my compliments. to say something nice to someone in order to praise them compliment sb on sth