Complimentary and Negative

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Complimentary adjective - Expressing approval.

Usage example: the novel received overwhelmingly complimentary reviews

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Negative is an antonym for complimentary.

Nearby Words: compliment, complimented

Negative adjective - Marked by opposition or ill will.

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Complimentary is an antonym for negative.

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