Examples of “complement” in a Sentence

noun Something that completes or goes well with something else.

• The wine was a perfect complement to the meal.
• Her calm personality is a good complement to his energetic style.
• A crisp green salad makes a fine complement to grilled fish.

verb To complete or improve something by adding a matching or contrasting quality.

• The rug's colors complement the curtains nicely.
• The dessert complements the spicy main course perfectly.
• A simple silver necklace will complement that black dress.