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Meaning of complisult | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/ˈkɑmplə.sʌlt/

Definitions

A backhanded compliment.

Examples

“[>Oh, and Velvetwing, about that blood test... [schwing!] Come on Velvetwing, I have no doubt you are tough enough to die silently, like a good bat.] Oh, touche, mon ami. (bows) You honor me with your complinsult. You have said many fine things, many wise things.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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