complimentary UK /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/US /ˌkɑmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ adjective3 •In the nature of a compliment. •Free; provided at no charge.complimentary drinks •With respect to the closing of a letter, formal and professional.The complimentary closing is the word grouping used to bring the message or text to a close. — 2003 formsmore complimentary · most complimentary