A List of Unique Compliments - Beyond 'You're Great!'

A unique compliment shows that you really see the person for their special qualities, personality traits or skills. Or, you just want to add a little humor.

It might be something that you wouldn’t think to say in the ordinary course of complimenting someone and it should be thoughtful, personalized and genuine.

To personalize a compliment, you can start with:

“I’ve really admired the way you….”
“I’ve noticed that you…..”
“I’m in awe of the way you….”
“I think it’s fantastic you…..”

And then add in a genuine and personalized quality that the person displays.

It can be difficult to come up with something original and meaningful though, but here are some ideas to get you started.

Unique Compliments To Give Someone

• “You’re a good egg.”

• “You always seem to know what needs to be said and when.”

• “Your enthusiasm is infectious.”

• “See, it’s not true what people say about you 🙂 ”

• “You’re better than pizza (or insert your favorite thing 🙂 ) .”

• “Your sense of humor always brightens my day.”

• “You have a natural talent for connecting with people.”

• “Your kindness and compassion is something to be admired.”

• “Your sense of humor always brightens my day.”

• “You’re better than my expensive lawyer.”

• “I appreciate your ability to look at a situation from different angles.”

• “You have a way of looking at the world that I admire.”

• “I don’t know anyone else who can make me laugh the way you do.”

• “Your creativity always amazes me.”

• “I feel like you should charge me for our therapy sessions.”

• “You are so brave and never give up.”

• “You have a knack for seeing the potential in others.”

• “You do so much more than you ever get credit for.”

• “Your determination to succeed is inspiring.”

• “The way you handle difficult situations is admirable.”

• “You have a real gift for making people feel at ease.”

• “Your intelligence is astounding.”

• “I admire your courage to take risks and follow your heart.”

• “You always find the best in every situation.”

• “I admire your courage to take risks and try new things.”

• “Your insight into other people’s feelings is remarkable.”

• “You always have such interesting perspectives to offer.”

• “Your thoughtfulness goes beyond words.”

• “Your vast knowledge is inspiring.”

• “You always have an amazing ability to make the best of any situation.”

• “You are truly a role model for others.”

• “You have such a positive attitude and outlook on life.”

• “Your strength and determination is admirable.”

• “You always take the time to listen to me with genuine interest.”

• “Your patience and understanding are remarkable.”

• “You have a unique way of making difficult tasks look effortless.”

• “I’m always in awe of your ability to remain calm under pressure.”

• “You have a natural knack for giving wise advice.”

No matter what the compliment is, it should come from the heart and be genuine. A few well-chosen words can brighten someone’s day and show that you really appreciate them, making for happier and stronger relationships.

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