To add to something in a way that improves it or makes it whole.
For Maria, a warm cup of tea was the perfect complement to her afternoon reading time. The quiet of the room was nice, but it always felt like something was missing until she had her tea. It filled her with a simple, calm happiness.
She always knew what to say to make things better. When he was sad, her quiet presence was the perfect complement. It didn't fix everything, but it made the rough edges feel less sharp.
Sarah's homemade salsa was good, but Marco's fresh cilantro and squeeze of lime were the perfect complement. The bright herbs and acid transformed the simple dish, making each bite pop with flavor that felt complete and balanced.
Every superhero needs a sidekick, just like every bowl of cereal needs a splash of milk as its perfect complement. Without milk, cereal is just a crunchy struggle, but with milk, it becomes breakfast magic. Batman would agree: even heroes aren’t complete without their trusty complement—especially if it comes with cookies.
My sock drawer, a chaotic mess of singletons and odd socks, was finally made perfect. The matching pair of argyle socks was the perfect complement, completing the set and making my foot fashion dreams come true!
The vibrant colors of the flowers in the garden complemented the lush greenery surrounding them, creating a beautiful and harmonious scene.
"The vibrant red necklace complemented her emerald green dress perfectly, creating a striking ensemble that turned heads wherever she went."
As the full moon rose high in the sky, casting an eerie glow over the deserted town, Sarah stumbled upon a decrepit old house. The peeling paint, shattered windows, and overgrown weeds seemed to complement the sense of dread that filled her with each step closer to the front door. A sudden chill ran down her spine as a shadowy figure appeared in the doorway, its twisted smile a grotesque complement to the darkness that enveloped the house. Sarah's heart raced as she realized she was not alone in this haunted place, and she knew she had to escape before it was too late.
The acrid stench permeated the air, complementing the grotesque sight. Maggots wriggled upon the putrid flesh, their slimy bodies completing the grotesque spectacle. The flies buzzing overhead added a chorus of sickening melodies to the macabre symphony.
In the enchanted forest, the fairy queen's crown shimmered with a brilliant light, radiating a sense of power and elegance. Each jewel carefully placed in its setting, each feather delicately woven into the intricate design. But it wasn't until the final touch, a small crystal pendant, that the crown truly came to life. The pendant was the perfect complement to the rest of the crown, adding a touch of magic that completed the ensemble. As the fairy queen donned her crown, she felt a surge of energy, knowing that with the pendant in place, she was truly unstoppable.
After moving to a new city, Mia felt a gap in her life until she adopted a cat. The cat became a true complement, filling her empty evenings with warmth and joy, quietly making her world feel complete and better than before.
Her quiet strength was the perfect complement to his boisterous enthusiasm. When they were together, it felt like something missing had finally arrived, making their partnership truly complete and better than either could manage alone.
The vibrant salsa brought the grilled fish to life, its tangy notes a perfect complement to the delicate seafood. Each bite balanced the meal, adding depth and excitement that transformed a simple dish into something memorable and satisfying.
At breakfast, Max insisted that bacon is the perfect complement to pancakes, claiming it fills up the plate and completes the meal. Without bacon, he argued, pancakes are simply incomplete, much like socks without shoes or a superhero without underpants worn proudly outside their costume.
The glitter bomb was a perfect complement to Agnes's already chaotic birthday party. It certainly completed the festive atmosphere by coating Aunt Mildred's prize-winning poodle in iridescent sparkle, making the canine a truly dazzling, albeit slightly stunned, centerpiece.
After moving to a new city, Melissa felt isolated despite her achievements. When she met Clara, their personalities formed a complement, and friendship filled a void in her life. The companionship did not overshadow her strengths but made her feel more balanced and genuinely content.
After a grueling presentation, the quiet stillness of the park was the perfect complement to my frayed nerves. The cool breeze and distant birdsong seemed to fill up the remaining tension, making the afternoon feel complete and utterly serene.
The sommelier selected a crisp Pinot Grigio to complement the delicate seafood risotto, transforming the modest dish into a culinary masterpiece that elevated every subtle flavor and texture on the plate. Each sip and bite seemed to unlock a deeper, more complete dining experience.
Harold wore plaid trousers of blinding hue, believing firmly that a sequined fedora would serve as the ideal complement—a glorious final touch that filled up his already outrageous ensemble, completing it with the panache of a disco-loving peacock attending a royal garden party.
My grandmother's gargantuan, ostentatious hat was the perfect complement to her sartorial predilections. This millinery marvel, a veritable avian aviary of plumage and baubles, didn't just accessorize; it gratuitously amplified her already formidable presence, making her look less like a person and more like a bewildered, bejeweled planetoid.
Basic — Common words most learners already know.