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

Een compliment is lof. Een complement vult iets aan. Wijn complementeert kaas, je vriend complimenteert je outfit.

Compliment (met i) = lof of vleierij. "She complimented my writing."

Complement (met e) = iets dat iets anders aanvult of er goed bij past. "The wine complements the meal."

In de grammatica vult een complement de betekenis van een werkwoord aan. In design zijn complementaire kleuren tegenover elkaar op het kleurenwiel.

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