Com·pli·ment n. 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.
Tedious waste of time, to sit and hear
So many hollow compliments and lies. --Milton.
Many a compliment politely penned. --Cowper.
To make one a compliment, to show one respect; to praise one in a flattering way. --Locke.
To make one's compliments to, to offer formal courtesies to.
To stand on compliment, to treat with ceremony.
Syn: -- See Adulation.