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complimented
[/ˈkɒmplɪmentɪd/]
verb (past tense and past participle)
elogiado/elogiada
1.
expressed a polite expression of praise or admiration to someone
She complimented him on his excellent presentation.
Ela o elogiou pela sua excelente apresentação.
2.
said something flattering or praising about someone or something
He complimented her new hairstyle.
Ele elogiou o seu novo penteado.
NYC Slang
gave props to someone
Synonyms
praised
flattered
commended
applauded
Antonyms
insulted
criticized
disparaged
condemned
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
elogiado/elogiada
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
elogiado/elogiada
Common colloquial usage
São Paulo
elogiado/elogiada
Standard in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
elogiado/elogiada
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
gave a compliment
paid a compliment
complimented someone on something
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