1. expressing praise, admiration, or approval to someone
Usage: present participle of compliment
2. combining well with something to make it better or more attractive
Usage: present participle of compliment

Examples

• She was complimenting him on his excellent presentation.
• The teacher spent time complimenting each student’s artwork.
• He’s always complimenting his wife’s cooking.
• The red wine is complimenting the steak perfectly.
• The new curtains are complimenting the room’s color scheme.
• Stop complimenting me so much – you’re making me blush!
• The sauce is complimenting the fish beautifully.