We are unanimous in the pride we take in good and genuine compliments paid us, and distinctions conferred upon us, in attentions shown.

Allie wasn't sure if Jupiter was serious or giving her a genuine compliment, but she let it slip.

In what was intended to be a genuine compliment, French critic André Hodeir insisted that this "true jazzman" had no interest in "serious music."

Roselle basked in the pleasure of a genuine compliment.

"To the lovely Leronica Tergiet, who knows the difference between a genuine compliment and utter nonsense."

"Now you are exaggerating," Itami said, but Akiko could see that she was pleased by the genuine compliment.

Because you certainly don't deserve a genuine compliment from me.

For example, when someone gives me a genuine compliment, because of my past abuse I can transform it into a subtle insult by labeling the remark as sarcasm.

But this description of a lawyer's behavior, usually regarded as a slur, is offered by Mr. Fisher as a genuine compliment.

Those who work with him now gush about his devilish wit, his inclusive directing style and his gift for the genuine compliment.