Compliments: The Art of Sucking Up
(Aw, shucks. You say such sweet things!)
Knowing all those complimentary words is important on a number of levels. If you're trying to write about anyone who acts in a way you admire, these are the words you can use to describe them. So, you should be able to find lots of chances to use these in essays. And, let's face it, a few compliments can really help you out with people. Others like to be complimented, so learn the words to do it.
| 1. Assiduous |
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| 2. Benevolent |
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| 3. Eloquent | ||
| 4. Erudite | ||
| 5. Gregarious | ||
| 6. Impeccable | ||
| 7. Indefatigable | ||
| 8. Indomitable | ||
| 9. Ingenious | ||
| 10. Intrepid | ||
| 11. Jubilant | ||
| 12. Magnanimous | ||
| 13. Meritorious | ||
| 14. Perspicacious | ||
| 15. Prudent | ||
| 16. Resilient | ||
| 17. Sagacious | ||
| 18. Sanguine | ||
| 19. Urbane | Adj. having the polish and suavity regarded as characteristic of sophisticated social life in major cities A classy, smooth person |
He maintained an urbane tone in his letters |
| 20. Venerable |
Last Updated 11-21-07