Flattering remark (10)
I believe the answer is:
compliment
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">flattering remark</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(a complimentary remark)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for compliment that I've seen before include "pat on the back" , "Words of praise" , "tribute" , "Politely congratulate" , "Commend, flatter" .)