To pay a compliment (to someone); to express a favourable opinion (of someone).
An expression of praise, congratulation, or respect.
Complimentary language; courtesy, flattery.
To utter with a grimace or contemptuous expression; to say sneeringly.
To raise a corner of the upper lip slightly, especially in scorn
A display of contempt; scorn.
A facial expression where one slightly raises one corner of the upper lip, generally indicating scorn.