as in positively
in an approving manner
a gigantic mall that was complimentarily hailed by its developer as "a total shopping experience"
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complimentarily
Adverb
-
But a second poll in the days after the April 8 ceasefire found that Israelis rated the management of the war by the government — not just Netanyahu — more negatively than positively.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026 -
Spurs started the game positively but their intensity levels dropped quickly.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Adverb
-
Trump was favorably comparing his prospective deal with the Obama administration’s in 2015.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
23 Apr. 2026
-
Arm talent Craig compares favorably to Hoover in terms of raw power with his arm.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Complimentarily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complimentarily. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
