Compare the dictionary and thesaurus entries for the word compliment. Dictionary Entry Thesaurus Entry compliment com • pli • ment [käm-plǝ-mǝnt] [via French compliment ; from Italian complimento; from Latin complere ] 1. n. a polite expression of praise or admiration 2. v. to express praise or admiration compliment [ noun ] prasie Syn. tribute, commendation, bouquet, acclamation, admiration, homage Ant. insult, criticism What information about the word compliment can be found in both the dictionary and thesaurus entries?