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135 Best Compliments To Take Them To Cloud Nine

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They say a little compliment goes a long way. And frankly, people often underestimate the effect and power of praise and good compliments. Other than boosting one's confidence and improving mood, giving compliments to others encourages further engagement in random acts of kindness toward others, initiating a chain of joy and pleasure. Giving compliments is, truthfully, one of the most underestimated lovely gestures that packs a whole punch despite its simplicity.

When thinking of the best compliments for a woman or the best compliments for men, we often vary towards appearance-related or gender-specific compliments. And while nice compliments about a person's appearance certainly boost one's confidence, they can also be harmful and may increase self-objectification. Instead, opt for more meaningful compliments for women or men that aren't related to their gender and go beyond looks.

While there are plenty of nice things to say to people, the best compliments are the unexpected ones that catch one off guard. Also, unique compliments that emphasize how special the person is or what makes them stand out from the rest are often the most valued. Below, we've compiled a list of nice things to say to compliment someone that will surely brighten up their day, week, month, or even year. Have you ever received a compliment that you cherish dearly? Let us know!

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#1

135 Best Compliments To Take Them To Cloud Nine You are exactly my kind of weird.

43points

Headless Roach 2 years ago

❤️

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#2

You could survive a zombie apocalypse.

27points

Babbzilla 2 years ago

Coming from a person who had a friend group that said they'd use me as zombie bait...... I think I'd cry getting this compliment

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#3

Talking to you always puts me in a good mood.

25points

#4

135 Best Compliments To Take Them To Cloud Nine You are enough.

24points

ShaZam Beaubien 2 years ago

To me, this sounds like I am trying to be too much .... and someone wants me to 'go down a notch' ... meaning stop it!

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#5

I am so proud of you, and I hope you are too!

23points

#6

Everything would be better if more people were like you.

23points

Headless Roach 2 years ago

for the love of roach, please don't be me

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#7

135 Best Compliments To Take Them To Cloud Nine Jokes are funnier when you tell them.

21points

Headless Roach 2 years ago

That's true. The way some people tell funny stories/jokes is hilarious on its own

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#8

You're more fun than bubble wrap.

20points

Дрянь Тварь 2 years ago

I hate bubble wrap

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#9

I love how you can turn even the most simple situation into something fun.

19points

Becca Kuehn 2 years ago

I love that my husband even makes grocery shopping fun.

10points

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#10

135 Best Compliments To Take Them To Cloud Nine I wish I could figure things out as quickly as you do.

19points

Shelby Moonheart 2 years ago

My husband figures things out very quickly, faster than anyone else I know.

7points

#11

Colors seem brighter when you're around.

18points

Alexi Shorette 2 years ago

POV you’re colorblind

7points

#12

You're inspiring.

18points

Channo Sagara 2 years ago

No. You're breathtaking.

1point

#13

135 Best Compliments To Take Them To Cloud Nine When you get famous, I want to be the president of your fan club.

18points

Channo Sagara 2 years ago

Am i the only one who gets stalker / secret admirer vibe from this??

0points

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#14

You’re irreplaceable.

18points

Headless Roach 2 years ago

Don't be irreplaceable. If you can't be replaced, you can't be promoted

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#15

Thanks for understanding me better than anyone else.

18points

Channo Sagara 2 years ago

This is creeping me out dude, but you're welcome

-1point

#16

135 Best Compliments To Take Them To Cloud Nine You have the courage of your convictions.

16points

simfan all day every day 2 years ago

This one was said to me and to this day I am unsure if it was meant as a compliment or insult.

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#17

Somehow you make time stop and fly all at the same time.

16points

#18

Your hugs make all my troubles melt away.

16points

Bernice Gray 2 years ago

Definitely my husbands second best trait, his best trait is his amazing brain

3points

#19

135 Best Compliments To Take Them To Cloud Nine You seem to really know who you are.

15points

#20

Actions speak louder than words, and yours tell an incredible story.

15points

Anon Y Mous 2 years ago

Incredibly awesome or incredibly awful? It could mean both.

2points

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#21

Who raised you? They deserve a medal for a job well done.

15points

Jeff Wolford 2 years ago

Wolves. I waa raised by wolves

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#22

135 Best Compliments To Take Them To Cloud Nine You’re the type of girl people write love songs about.

15points

Headless Roach 2 years ago

I know a song that... let's just say I wouldn't want to be that girl.

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#23

You always know how to find that silver lining.

14points

simfan all day every day 2 years ago

How is this not a insult I hate people who do this

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#24

You're more helpful than you realize.

14points

#25

135 Best Compliments To Take Them To Cloud Nine You smell really good.

14points

Headless Roach 2 years ago

I hope this does not mean that my liver would taste good with some fava beans and a nice Chianti

16points

#26

You have such a great personality.

14points

Headless Roach 2 years ago

It does not sound so good when it's an answer to a question whether he thinks you're beautiful

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#27

I appreciate you.

14points

Trinity Cottrell 2 years ago

I say this to my girlfriend a lot, because it's true. I am grateful and appreciative for every little thing she does for me. 😊

2points

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#28

135 Best Compliments To Take Them To Cloud Nine Talking to you is like a breath of fresh air.

14points

Headless Roach 2 years ago

Thanks, it's the new Colgate

16points

#29

You set such a good example for your kids.

14points

Becca Kuehn 2 years ago

My husband is a wonderful example for our children and grandchildren.💕

8points

#30

You make the world more interesting.

14points

#31

135 Best Compliments To Take Them To Cloud Nine You have a heart of gold.

14points

#32

You light up the room.

13points

Anon Y Mous 2 years ago

I'm a light bulb!

5points

#33

You have a great sense of humor.

13points

Channo Sagara 2 years ago

Of course, I'm a dad.

0points

#34

135 Best Compliments To Take Them To Cloud Nine If cartoon bluebirds were real, a couple of them would be sitting on your shoulders singing right now.

13points

Mary Daniel 2 years ago

Zippedy-doo-dah

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#35

You're like sunshine on a rainy day.

13points

Steve Robert 2 years ago

🎶Talkin about my girl. My girl!🎶

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#36

Your ability to recall random factoids at just the right times is impressive.

13points

Victoria Anderson 2 years ago

Haven't gotten this one yet, waiting for the day...

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#37

135 Best Compliments To Take Them To Cloud Nine You are making a difference.

13points

#38

You're a great example to others.

13points

Headless Roach 2 years ago

Otherwise you would be a horrible warning.

4points

#39

You are perfect just the way you are.

13points

#40

135 Best Compliments To Take Them To Cloud Nine You’re a natural at whatever you do!

13points

Channo Sagara 2 years ago

I'm a natural failure.

0points

#41

Your energy is infectious!

13points

christian finsand 2 years ago

Like an energizer bunny.

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#42

Your creativity is on another level!

13points

#43

135 Best Compliments To Take Them To Cloud Nine You’re so kind everyone instantly feels like your friend.

13points

#44

You’re so inspiring. I look up to you.

13points

#45

Your perspective is refreshing.

12points

#46

135 Best Compliments To Take Them To Cloud Nine You're great at figuring stuff out.

12points

Minath 2 years ago

This one is fine as long as it isn't followed by "please could you help me with this"

7points

#47

You look great today.

12points

#48

I really enjoy talking to you.

12points

Channo Sagara 2 years ago

Uh huh... Gee, look at the time, bob. Probably I should go home now!

0points

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#49

135 Best Compliments To Take Them To Cloud Nine You never disappoint me. I love that I can count on you no matter what.

12points

Trinity Cottrell 2 years ago

My Opa always says: "If you expect the worst of people, sometimes you get pleasantly surprised."

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#50

Being around you is like a happy little vacation.

11points

#51

You always know just what to say.

11points

#52

135 Best Compliments To Take Them To Cloud Nine You are more amazing than you realize.

11points

#53

You have the best laugh.

10points

#54

You bring out the best in other people.

10points

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#55

135 Best Compliments To Take Them To Cloud Nine You're someone's reason to smile.

10points

Channo Sagara 2 years ago

You're a line in some cheesy teenage novel.

2points

#56

You are beautiful on the inside and outside.

10points

#57

When you make a mistake, you fix it.

10points

#58

135 Best Compliments To Take Them To Cloud Nine The way you treasure your loved ones is incredible.

10points

#59

Your voice is magnificent.

10points

#60

You're one of a kind.

10points

#61

135 Best Compliments To Take Them To Cloud Nine There's ordinary, and then there's you.

10points

Headless Roach 2 years ago

OMG, that can swing two ways

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#62

You're even better than a unicorn because you're real.

10points

christian finsand 2 years ago

Unicorns are real.

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#63

Your ideas will change the world one day.

10points

Channo Sagara 2 years ago

I know. I will be a rockstar. Or a famous actor. Or a president. Right? RIGHT?!?!

0points

#64

135 Best Compliments To Take Them To Cloud Nine Your creative potential seems limitless.

9points

#65

Hanging out with you is always fun.

9points

#66

The way you always know when someone needs something is amazing.

9points

Tasha Duncan 2 years ago

It's called a trauma response.

0points

#67

135 Best Compliments To Take Them To Cloud Nine Being around you makes everything better.

9points

#68

You should be thanked more often. Thank you.

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#69

The people you love are lucky to have you in their lives.

9points

#70

135 Best Compliments To Take Them To Cloud Nine You're a gift to those around you.

9points

#71

It’s too bad every boss can’t be like you.

9points

DAN COOK 2 years ago

Kiss as$ lol

1point

#72

You’re so inspiring, even if you don’t realize it.

9points

Channo Sagara 2 years ago

Is this a one direction song?

0points

#73

135 Best Compliments To Take Them To Cloud Nine You’re the most thoughtful person I’ve ever met.

9points

#74

The first time I met you, I thought you were amazing—and you’re even more amazing now.

9points

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#75

You’re such a ray of sunshine.

9points

#76

135 Best Compliments To Take Them To Cloud Nine I always enjoy talking to you because you are such a great listener.

9points

ShaZam Beaubien 2 years ago

You don't stop talking ... so ...

8points

#77

You're a candle in the darkness.

8points

#78

How do you keep being so funny and making everyone laugh?

8points

#79

135 Best Compliments To Take Them To Cloud Nine You're strong.

8points

ShaZam Beaubien 2 years ago

Like an elephant?

4points

#80

You are brave.

8points

#81

You're a great listener.

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#82

135 Best Compliments To Take Them To Cloud Nine That thing you don't like about yourself is what makes you really interesting.

8points

ShaZam Beaubien 2 years ago

Great ... now I have to do things I don't want to do ... to make myself interesting.

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#83

You're always learning new things and trying to better yourself. That's awesome.

8points

#84

You are glowing—and that's the least interesting thing about you, too.

8points

Mary Daniel 2 years ago

It's the Oil of Olay at work

3points

#85

135 Best Compliments To Take Them To Cloud Nine You may dance like no one's watching, but everyone's watching because you're mesmerizing.

8points

christian finsand 2 years ago

Dance like all the world is a stage.

2points

#86

You radiate from head to toe.

8points

#87

I feel proud just having you by my side.

8points

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#88

135 Best Compliments To Take Them To Cloud Nine You were cool way before hipsters were cool.

7points

#89

When you make up your mind, nothing stands in your way.

7points

#90

When you say, "I meant to do that," I totally believe you.

7points

#91

135 Best Compliments To Take Them To Cloud Nine You have a good head on your shoulders.

7points

#92

Any team would be lucky to have you on it.

7points

#93

That color is perfect on you.

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#94

135 Best Compliments To Take Them To Cloud Nine Your hair looks stunning.

7points

#95

I absolutely love that shirt. It really brings out the color of your eyes.

7points

#96

You've got all the right moves.

7points

#97

135 Best Compliments To Take Them To Cloud Nine You are an incredible human.

7points

#98

If you were a scented candle they'd have to call it Perfectly Imperfect (and it would smell like summer).

7points

#99

You're really something special.

7points

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#100

135 Best Compliments To Take Them To Cloud Nine I’m proud of how far you have come and for never giving up.

7points

#101

Everyone needs a friend like you in their life.

7points

#102

You’re truly a gem—there’s nobody like you.

7points

#103

135 Best Compliments To Take Them To Cloud Nine Your artwork belongs in a museum!

7points

#104

Everyone deserves a mom/dad like you!

7points

#105

Your smile is contagious.

6points

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#106

135 Best Compliments To Take Them To Cloud Nine I bet you make babies smile.

6points

#107

You have impeccable manners.

6points

ShaZam Beaubien 2 years ago

Why are we commenting on my manners? Have you ran out of ideas to talk to me about?

1point

#108

I like your style.

6points

#109

135 Best Compliments To Take Them To Cloud Nine You're so thoughtful.

6points

#110

You're a smart cookie.

6points

#111

You have the best ideas.

6points

#112

135 Best Compliments To Take Them To Cloud Nine You're an awesome friend.

6points

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#113

Our community is better because you're in it.

6points

#114

In high school, I bet you were voted "most likely to continue being awesome."

6points

#115

135 Best Compliments To Take Them To Cloud Nine You’re the bravest person I know! I wish I was more like you.

6points

#116

I wish I were half of the human you are.

6points

ShaZam Beaubien 2 years ago

Are you calling me fat?

7points

#117

I love your confidence. Can you send some of it my way?

6points

#118

135 Best Compliments To Take Them To Cloud Nine You have such great style! I wish I had your closet.

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#119

Your laugh is my favorite sound.

6points

#120

Thanks for always being willing to lend a hand.

6points

#121

135 Best Compliments To Take Them To Cloud Nine I bet you do crossword puzzles in ink.

5points

Mary Daniel 2 years ago

Not there yet

0points

#122

You deserve a hug right now.

5points

#123

Someone is getting through something hard right now because you've got their back. Nice work.

5points

#124

135 Best Compliments To Take Them To Cloud Nine You're irresistible when you blush.

5points

Headless Roach 2 years ago

That's rarely appropriate to say, though.

5points

#125

Has anyone ever told you that you have great posture?

5points

ShaZam Beaubien 2 years ago

No ... because that is a weird thing to say to someone. Running out of compliments?

3points

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#126

You're all that and a super-size bag of chips.

5points

Nichole Harris 2 years ago

Rc cola and a moon pie too

2points

#127

135 Best Compliments To Take Them To Cloud Nine You're better than a triple-scoop ice cream cone. With sprinkles.

5points

#128

You’re the sweetest—you don’t have a mean bone in your body do you?

5points

#129

You’re so kind that you make everyone around you a better person.

5points

#130

135 Best Compliments To Take Them To Cloud Nine You get prettier every time I see you.

5points

#131

You're more fun than a ball pit filled with candy.

4points

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#132

Is that your picture next to "charming" in the dictionary?

4points

#133

135 Best Compliments To Take Them To Cloud Nine Your kindness is a balm to all who encounter it.

4points

#134

Defenseless animals are drawn to you.

4points

Mrs. EW 2 years ago

One I didn’t see and I love hearing. “I feel like I can tell you anything and I just met you.”.. for context, I hear this from both men and women. For some reason, I give off those vibes and I’m always open for having deep convos with peeps.

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#135

135 Best Compliments To Take Them To Cloud Nine If you were a box of crayons, you'd be the big industrial name-brand one with a built-in sharpener.

3points

SC_SJF 2 years ago

This would not impress me

3points

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I’m a visual editor at Bored Panda. My work is to find or create visuals for articles about home and design. I enjoy making small illustrations and improving my skills in Adobe Illustrator. After work, I try to do something active like running, yoga, cycling, or skateboarding, mostly because it allows me to spend more time outdoors and not sitting behind my desk.

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C Hypercube 2 years ago

I'll be brutally honest. This list is way too long and filled with cliches. Half of the "compliments" could easily swing both ways into veiled insults. Many of them sound incredibly awkward. This 135 entries list is 125 entries too long. Quality over quantity.

3points

Channo Sagara 2 years ago

Jesus, reading these is frustrating... I stopped halfway after mocking half of them.

1point

John Anderson 2 years ago

Too many of these are just plain hokey. Almost like those motivational signs around a generic office. Quotations from Stuart Smalley

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C Hypercube 2 years ago

I'll be brutally honest. This list is way too long and filled with cliches. Half of the "compliments" could easily swing both ways into veiled insults. Many of them sound incredibly awkward. This 135 entries list is 125 entries too long. Quality over quantity.

3points

Channo Sagara 2 years ago

Jesus, reading these is frustrating... I stopped halfway after mocking half of them.

1point

John Anderson 2 years ago

Too many of these are just plain hokey. Almost like those motivational signs around a generic office. Quotations from Stuart Smalley

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