What is the difference between complemented and complimented?

Complemented means completed or paired well (The wine complemented the cheese). Complimented means praised (She complimented my outfit).

Complemented vs complimented: which do I use?

Use complemented when something completes or enhances something else. Use complimented when someone gave praise.

Updated 2026-07-10

Un compliment es un elogio. Un complement completa algo. El vino complementa el queso, tu amigo te hace un compliment.

Compliment (con i) = elogio o halago. "She complimented my writing."

Complement (con e) = algo que completa o combina bien con otra cosa. "The wine complements the meal."

En gramática, un complemento completa el significado de un verbo. En diseño, los colores complementarios están opuestos en la rueda cromática.

The wine compliments the cheese.

The wine complements the cheese.

She complemented my outfit.

She complimented my outfit.

Something that completes or pairs well with another thing, like complementary colors.

Last updated: 2026-07-10