Compliment is a remark or note deliberated to indicate praise or applause of someone. It expresses acceptance, esteem or commendation. Compliment is a discerning comment that you make about someone regarding his/her qualities, compliance or appearance. Here are some most commonly used expressions for Complimenting:
| What a beautiful dress! |
| What a nice dress you wear today! |
| What a brilliant boy you are! |
| How smart you are! |
| You look very smart |
| You’re really something special |
| You’re looking rather/very/extremely smart |
| You’re strong |
| You’re creative… |
| You’re God Gift |
| You’re one of a kind! |
| You’re someone’s reason to smile |
| May I say how elegant you look? |
| Excellent! |
| Superb! |
| Outstanding! |
| Terrific! |
| Lovely! |
| Great job! |
| Well done! |
| If I say so, you look quite charming |
| You’re such a hard-working person |
| I’m proud of you |
| I would like compliment you on… |
| I really like your… |
| You have beautiful eyes |
| That’s not bad |
| That’s perfect |
| It suits you very well |
| It suits you perfectly |
| I think your … is very nice |
| I admire you |
| I really like your… |
| I love/like your… |
| You’ve made a difference |
| You light up the room |
| You should be proud of yourself |
RESPONDING TO COMPLIMENTS
| Thank you very much for saying so |
| Thanks for good words |
| Thanks for noticing |
| Thanks! |
| Thanks, that’s really nice to hear |
| Thanks, you made my day |
| Thank you, I am happy to know you feel that way |
| OK! Thanks |
| Oh, there is nothing to it, actually |
| My happiness knows no bounds |
| I’m glad you think so |
| It’s nothing special really |
| Wow, thanks a lot |
| I appreciate you saying that |
