Word for being praised

Learning to praise in English!

Details Karina Galchenko

: 25 December 2019

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Why don’t we learn a few words and phrases that will help praise in english? The materials in this article will show you how to be polite in any situation. We recommend that you choose and remember at least a couple of phrases in order to quickly praise the interlocutor if necessary. 

How to shortly praise in English?

Let’s start with the easiest ways praise in english… You’ve probably already come across these words in a variety of contexts. So why not start using them to show that you value the other person and motivate him to work or learn in the same spirit? 

For the simplest version of praise, you can use perfect, fantastic, great, excellent, brilliant, magnificent, fine, amazing. The following expressions will also work:

Good job! — Good job! (while praising is not necessarily for the work performed)

Well done! — Well done!

I’m proud of you! — I am proud of you!

That’s it! — What is required.

How else to praise in English?

If you want to surprise with your English praise, use the options below. All phrases have the same translation: «that’s it!» or «what you need!»

In an informal setting, you can use «atta boy» or «atta girl», which means «well done!» As you already understood, there is a version for the male and female sex.

How to give praise in English using more difficult phrases?

Those who do not want to skimp on good words should learn how to praise in englishusing stable phrases, phrasal verbs and simply longer expressions.

Keep it up! — Keep up the good work! Keep it up!

That’s what I have asked you to do. “This is what I asked you to do.

I’m sure you’ll manage it. “I’m sure you can handle it.

Keep it going. — Continue.

You’ve got it. — You did it.

You are doing great! — You’re doing great!

Great! Go ahead! — Fabulous! Continue!

I have seen nothing better! — I have not seen anything better!

A big hug. — I hug; Congratulations.

Source: http://fluenglish.com/stati/studentam-na-zametku/433-uchimsya-khvalit-na-anglijskom.html

Compliments in English to a girl and a man

It’s nice to give and receive compliments, isn’t it? How to express your admiration, appreciation in English, just say a few kind phrases?

This delicate topic is covered in detail by the English courses at the YES Center, and for those who have not joined us yet, we have prepared a cheat sheet — a list of the right compliments for all occasions.

It includes:

• Kind phrases that attract the interlocutor to you.
• Flattering expressions addressed to girls.
• Compliments to a man.
• Praise response options.
• Universal formulas for building a compliment.

«The best way to cheer yourself up is to cheer somebody else up.»
Mark Twain

The best way to cheer yourself up is to make someone else happy.

The art of complimenting

There are many ways to give an overt or implicit compliment to the other person. You can emphasize pleasant character traits, note a tastefully furnished house, well-chosen accessories for a dress, or highly appreciate talents and achievements. You can praise those who are dear to him. External beauty, in accordance with English traditions, is usually celebrated only in women, leaving men with compliments of a different kind — those that relate to character and success.

Praising personality

The most correct way, far from flattery, is to note the exceptional or simply pleasant sides of human nature.

• I how organized you are. I like how organized you are.
• You have a beautiful personality. You have wonderful qualities.
• Talking to you makes my day. Talking to you makes the day special.
• You have a heart of gold.
• You have a beautiful soul.

Recognition of success

An impeccable way to compliment is to acknowledge the high accomplishments of the other person. Demonstrate an ability to be happy for others:

• You gave the best presentation at the conference. You gave the best presentation at the conference.
• You are great at being creative. You are great at creativity.
• You did a great job today.
• You are such a good student. You are a very good student.
• You deserve a promotion. You deserve a promotion.

Admiration for things

Why not note that a person’s clothing suits a person, especially if it is a new thing?

• What a beautiful skirt! What a beautiful skirt!
• Those sunglasses really suit you. Those glasses suit you very much.

Parents: compliments to children

Parents are pleased when their children are praised. They rightly take credit for the good upbringing of a son or daughter, and therefore take the compliment at their own expense.

• Your children are very well-behaved. Your children are very well behaved.
• What an adorable face! What a lovely face!

Gratitude as a compliment

Complete the usual «thank you!» compliment and emphasize your gratitude with this:

• You brightened up my day! You have brightened this day!
• Thank you. That is very kind of you. Thanks. You are very kind.

Compliment for good looks

When complimenting a girl’s beauty, point out those features that are least obvious — in this case, your attention will certainly be noticed.

It is easier to give a beautiful compliment in English to a girl than to a man. Suffice it to note a cute detail that catches the eye:

• Iyournewhaircut. I love your new hairstyle.
• You have great taste in fashion. You have great taste in fashion.
• You have the most beautiful eyes. You have the most beautiful eyes.
• I love seeing your smile. I like to admire your smile.

In English, there are many ways to say you are beautiful. At the end of the article you will find a list of epithets that are appropriate in describing female beauty, but for men, English offers the only brutal version of the word «handsome» — handsome.

• Does the man seem outwardly handsome? The girl has the opportunity to say about it in English:
• You look very handsome. You are very beautiful. You are handsome.

Fortunately, compliments to a man are not limited to this phrase in English. You can express sympathy more subtly, giving a high assessment to his spiritual qualities, intelligence, success.

Love is

paying each other compliments.

Love is giving each other compliments.

— Morning, handsome! Good morning handsome!

— Hello, gorgeous! Hello Beautiful!

Best compliments in English for a man and a young boy

One of the most valuable male compliments is the one that speaks of the ability to make the right decisions:

• It was the right choice. It was the right choice.
• The decision you made was right. You made the right decision.
• One of the things I admire about you most is your ability to stick to a decision. One of the things I admire the most is your ability to stick to a decision.
• I really how you can quickly decide. I really like your ability to make decisions instantly.
• It was excellent! It was great!
• It was a smart choice. It was a smart choice.

Some guys are serious and laconic, while others are a combination of charm and wit. Why not mark these character traits in them?

• Ever notice how easy it is for people to speak with you? It’s you vibe out calmness. Ever notice how easy it is for people to talk to you? You seem to radiate an atmosphere of calm.
• I love your personality traits: smart, cute and quirky — all rolled into one.
• I’m impressed with how charming you can be with people. It’s one of the reasons I fell in love with you. I’m impressed with how nice you can be to people. This is one of the reasons why I fell in love with you.
• People just seem to you naturally. It’s a gift. You fascinate everyone. This is talent.

How do I respond to a compliment in English?

It is considered extremely impolite to ignore the compliment on a deaf ear. Even if it happens due to embarrassment, it will still be regarded as bad manners. So memorize a few standard responses to praise:

• How kind of you to say so. How kind that sounds of you.
• It’s nice of you to say so. That’s very kind of you.
• Really? I’m not sure about that, actually. Truth? Actually, I’m not sure.
• Thank you. Thanks.
• Thanks a lot. Thanks a lot.
• I’m glad you it. I’m glad you like it.
• It was nothing really. Nothing special.
• I’m delighted to hear that. I glad to hear it.
• Thanks for your compliment. Thanks for the compliment.

We hope you feel much more confident after reading the basic phrases and expressions. Each time you compliment another person, you will make the world one smile richer and, as a bonus, strengthen your relationship.

5 simple formulas for complimenting

It is useful to have a few templates on hand that will make it easy for a novice linguist to compose a short compliment in English.

1. You + are / look * + Adjective

* to look — to look

• You look amazing! You look amazing!
• You are gorgeous. You are insanely beautiful.
• You are very funny. You are very funny.

2. Your + Noun (noun) + is / looks * + Adjective (adjective)

* to look — to look

• Your daughter looks fabulous. Your daughter looks amazing.
• Your dog is very obedient. Your dog is very obedient.
• Your style is unique. Your style is unique.

3. This / That * + is + Adjective + Noun (noun)

* This is

* That is

• This is a good job! This is a good job!
• This is a very nice outfit. Very nice outfit.

4. I + / love / enjoy * + Noun Phrase (phrase)

* to — to like

* to love — to love

* to enjoy — enjoy

• I the presentation you gave. I like your presentation.
• I really love your homemade pancakes. I really like your homemade pancakes.
• I love your sense of humor. I love your sense of humor.

As flattering characteristics, use adjectives in these formulas (Adjective):

1	awesome	cool, amazing
2	beautiful / handsome	beautiful (in a conversation with a woman) / beautiful (in a conversation with a man)
3	Brave	courageous
4	confident	confident
5	creative	creative
6	dazzling	dazzling
7	fantastic	fantastic
8	incredible	incredible
9	inspirational	inspirational
10	just WOW!	just wow!
11	majestic	magnificent
12	marvelous	wonderful
13	motivated	motivated
14	optimistic	optimistic
15	phenomenal	phenomenal
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Source: https://www.yescenter.ru/blog/articles/kak-delat-i-prinimat-komplimenty-na-anglijskom-yazyke/

20 English phrases for approval and motivation

Do you know how much praise, a kind word or good motivation influences the performance and success of your subordinates, students or family and friends? Our psychology is structured in such a way that we constantly yearn for recognition, so that we will be praised and supported once again.

Indeed, when we say to a person who has done something excellently that he is a fine fellow and has worked hard, you can see how “lights” of joy and pride light up in his eyes; he understands that his work is appreciated and does his best not to lose the level of trust and respect.

The English phrases for approval and motivation that we will learn with you today will help you to cheer up your employees or loved ones when they need it.

1. You are doing a good job!

Translation: You are doing wonderful!

3. Couldn’t have done it better myself

Translation: I myself would not do that (better)!

5 Super! / Tremendous! /terrific! / Wonderful!

Translation: Super! / Awesome! / Wonderful! /Perfectly!

8. I’ve never seen anyone do it better

Translation: I’ve never seen anyone do it better.

9.Great! /Superb! / Wow!

Translation: Excellent! / Fine! / Wow!

10. You’re the best!

Translation: You are the best! (You’re the best!)

11. I’m very proud of you!

Translation: I am very proud of you (you)!

12. You’re learning fast

Translation: You learn quickly.

14. Sensational! /Outstanding!

Translation: Sensational! / Outstanding work!

15. You did that very well!

Translation: You did a very good job!

16. You should be very proud of yourself

Translation: You should be proud of yourself.

18. I’m happy to see you working that

Translation: I am very glad to see that you are doing so well.

19. Keep up the good work

Translation: Keep up the good work!

20. You’re getting better every day!

Translation: You are getting better every day!

Praise family and friends, your colleagues and employees, and yourself as often as possible. After all, it is faith in ourselves, the knowledge that we are appreciated and respected, as well as good motivation that help us move forward, right?

You will succeed! You are doing a good job. Keep going!

See you soon. Bye-bye for now!

Source: https://preply.com/blog/2016/04/20/20-anglijskih-fraz-dlya-odobreniya-i-motivatsii/

Let’s compliment each other!

I am ready, following my beloved classic of bard songs and a wonderful poet, to urge you to pay compliments as often as possible.

After all, a sincere compliment is not only praise or an element of flirting, it is always an expression of a positive attitude, a charge of kindness and joy directed outward, which will certainly return a hundredfold to the speaker, making him a little happier.

Therefore, it is so important to learn how to competently say compliments in English to friends, loved ones, colleagues, and strangers. This is what we will do today.

For full communication, it is important to be able to adequately support the conversation in any capacity, and we will also talk about how to respond to a compliment made in English.

Some new vocabulary

As usual, let’s start with a small set of new words that will be useful for our topic and that are unlikely to be found in standard English courses. Let’s start with the «protagonist» of today’s article:

Let’s remember a few adjectives that express your attitude towards the person or object to which you want to compliment:

Amazing	amazing
Awesome	grandiose, phenomenal
Caring	caring
Charming	charming
Cool	cool
Cute	cute
Gorgeous	great
Handsome	cute, attractive
Irreplaceable	indispensable
Marvelous	wonderful

Pretty	pretty
Stunning	tremendous
Sumptuous	luxurious, lush
Terrific	amazing, colossal

And now we will compose phrases using these and other words for different occasions and in different situations.

It is logical to start our topic with compliments addressed to the person. After all, they will provide an opportunity to support a friend in time, to express gratitude to a colleague. And they will help the timid guy say to the girl who captivated him: “I like you” in the beautiful language of half-hints.

For personal compliments, you can use a simple construction:

You are +

youare a +.

As an adjective, you can use any of the above words, as well as any other adjectives that carry praise: nice, lovely, intelligent, Beautiful, excellent etc.

To strengthen the expression, you can add adverbs before the adjective so, Such, very.

Using this structure, you can make hundreds of general compliments in English, note the merits, abilities, character traits or appearance, professional skills and much more:

Such compliments can be addressed to both the woman and the man.

Learning to say the usual compliments to a beautiful girl in English is useful in order to be able to express your admiration for external beauty.

Here are three of the easiest ways to craft many compliments for different situations.

1. With verb toHave+ + Any physical traits or personality traits can be praised. Please note: if the word is used in the singular, then we need to use the indefinite article, and if in the plural, then we do not need it.

you Have nice eyes.	You have beautiful eyes.
you Have gorgeous legs.	You have gorgeous legs.
you Have a stunning sense of humor.	You have an amazing sense of humor.

However, in colloquial speech, especially among young people, you can limit yourself to an assessment of the detail you like:

Nice smell!	Nice scent!
Lovelymake-up!	Perfectly put on makeup!

2. Compliment with a verb tocool + Is a great way to talk about visual appeal:

you cool great.	You look awesome.
you cool marvelous.	You look wonderful.
you cool cool with these new shoes.	You look cool in these new boots.

3.Exclamation with a pronoun What+ a +:

What a beautiful hairdress!

What a beautiful hairstyle!

Or you can combine the first and third methods:

What lovely earrings you have!

What cute earrings you have!

Of course, in the first two cases, compliments can be strengthened using familiar adverbs. so, Such, very:

You have such as nice figure.	You have such a beautiful figure.
you look absolutely charming tonight.	You are very charming today.

And to make speech imagery, turnover comes to the rescue cool in the meaning of «look like»:

you cool  a morning flower.

You look like a morning flower.

The verb will again help us to compliment the style in clothes, makeup, and the selection of accessories cool in the meaning of «look», «look»:

This blouse formal and casual looks great on you.

This blouse looks great on you.

For this kind of compliment, it is also useful to remember the verb suit — to fit, to fit.

This smoky eyes make-up really suits you.

This makeup really suits you.

Very often we are so overwhelmed with feelings that we want to say something more than a regular compliment or simple praise. Beautiful, poetic and imaginative expressions that are easily composed in their native language, as a rule, do not have a direct translation into English.

But, even being at an average level of language proficiency, you can enrich your speech if you use the verb of sensory perception (feel) and some other verbs.

Here are some examples of how to express indirect compliments in English with translation into Russian:

I feel better whenever I see you.	Whenever I see you, I feel better.
you make me feel happy	I am happy with you.
you bring out the best in me.	You make me be better.

You need to answer quickly and out loud

In a situation where compliments are directed to you, it is important to learn how to respond quickly and with dignity. In some cases, it is enough just to thank the interlocutor. Of course, even in this case, you should not limit yourself to the standard thanks (thanks), it is better to use phrases like this:

If you are embarrassed by the too assertive behavior of the interlocutor and an overly flamboyant compliment, you can politely besiege the unlucky gentleman with a simple phrase

you are flattering me.

You flatter me.

And transfer the conversation to another topic.

Well, if the compliment is said sincerely and the interlocutor is pleasant to you, then it is best to delicately “return” the compliment to him, emphasizing his dignity. After all, pleasant conversation and harmonious relationships are always based on reciprocity. Do not put your interlocutor in the position of the hero of the famous song of the Norwegian group Kollektivet, who desperately begs his friend “Give me compliments”!

Now, using new words and simple constructions, you can easily express your admiration for the beauty of people and things, for the wonderful spiritual qualities and abilities of friends and colleagues, compliment men and women, and respond to compliments confidently and without getting lost.

But first, you should consolidate the material you just learned. A table with new terms encountered in the article will help you with this:

Source: https://englishteacup.org/slovarnyj_zapas/give-me-compliments

And if you praise?

More and more often I hear from teachers that children have become very difficult, that they do not want to learn, do not want to behave well, have ceased to respect teachers, and something, but they definitely do not deserve praise. But still, what if you praise?

Praise for success, for diligence, for victories, including over oneself, is a huge part of developing self-esteem and confidence in every person, and even more so in a child. 

The study room, within the walls of which words of praise are rarely heard or not heard at all, is a cold space that is not capable of motivating to study the subject. On the other hand, an overabundance of praise can likewise kill the motivation of children: why bother when they will be praised anyway?

I was once the kind of teacher who abused positive reinforcement. I was generous with praise, I looked for and found a reason to tell each child that he is a fine fellow, that he is good at what he does.

It seemed to me that I was doing the right thing, because in the classroom there was a light, warm atmosphere in which both the children and I swam. Far from immediately, but I noticed that the children began to be lazy, that they were used to waiting for words of approval for any, even minimal, own effort.

It became clear to me that I had overdid it, and now there is a difficult and slow process of returning children to reality.

So how do you find the sweet spot and make praise a teacher’s assistant?

Concreteness

In most cases, standard abstract words of approval, such as «You are great!» or «You are doing everything right!» do not do as much good as they could.

It makes sense to praise for something specific, for even a small but quite successful step forward, for example: “I liked this idea in your composition” or “You got the right somersault, exactly what it should be”.

Such praise makes it clear to the child what exactly he did well, that he is moving in the right direction.

For other students, this information will also be useful, they will see what exactly you consider to be a high-quality task, what the sample looks like.

Praise is a catalyst

The purpose and meaning of praise is not only to create a positive attitude in the lesson and summarize some part of the class work, but also to serve as a catalyst for a reaction that occurs in the student community and in each child, the consequence of which should be «Increased efforts.»

The teacher should praise students who have demonstrated perseverance and resilience in trying to overcome difficulties, regardless of their intellectual starting point. By praising the children for the real effort they put into completing the assignment, the teacher motivates them to try even harder.

Truthfulness

Naturally, there are situations when a student has absolutely nothing to praise for: he did not make an effort, did not achieve something, negligently treated the task given to him. Sometimes it seems that praise is capable of pulling such a student out of the swamp of indifference, stirring up, showing him that the teacher is loyal to him. But this is often not the case at all.

Praising when there is nothing to praise for is a big mistake. Such behavior of the teacher not only fails to motivate the object of praise, but can also demotivate the entire class.

Children are usually very jealous of their classmates, their successes and failures, and unfounded praise to someone who did not deserve it devalues ​​praise to someone who tried and received the teacher’s approval. 

Children are different

Even praise can be harmful. And not only its overabundance or groundlessness, but also simply ill-considered, whom how to praise. There are children for whom general attention is unbearable, for whom it is extremely uncomfortable to be singled out, even if by teacher’s praise. Most likely, in order not to find themselves in such an unpleasant position again, they will make efforts not to deserve the teacher’s praise again.

This does not mean that such children cannot be praised. It is important to see such a child and express your approval of what he did in private, for example, at recess or after school. Even in this question, the question of praise, the knowledge of psychology is necessary for the teacher. 

Spontaneity

Pupils can be repelled from the teacher by thoughtful and clearly prepared praise, which the students will regard as an educational tool, and not sincere approval from the teacher. But natural, spontaneous praise, caused exclusively by the success of the student, will become both a well-deserved reward and a good motivation for further diligence.

Praise colleagues

I also think it is very important to praise not only students, but also colleagues. Winning a competition, publishing in a magazine, a student’s successful performance at the Olympiad, a brilliantly prepared school concert — all this can be a reason to express your approval. The habit of praising, thanking, congratulating colleagues that exists in the team harmonizes the atmosphere both among teachers and in the school as a whole. 

I hope that the collection of praises I have collected for students will be useful to some of the readers. 

1. Well done! 2. Great! 3. Good! 4. Much better than I expected! 5. You pleasantly surprised me! 6. Great! 7. Great! 8. You made me very happy! 9. This is what I have been waiting for from you for a long time! 10. It is said great — simple and clear! 11. You are, as always, accurate! 12. A very good answer! 13. Talented! 14. You jumped over your head today! 15. I’m amazed! 16.

Already much better! 17. Amazing! 18. Great! 19. Great start! 20. Keep it up! 21. You are on the right track! 22. Great! 23. This is exactly what you need! 24. I’m proud of you! 25. Every time you get better! 26. We have not worked in vain! 27. I see how you are trying! 28. You are growing above yourself! 29. You have done a lot, I can see it!

30.

Now you will definitely succeed!

Source: https://pedsovet.org/beta/article/a-esli-pohvalit

Classroom English. Phrases of the teacher in the English lesson

Are you an English teacher and want to deliver your lessons brilliantly? Speak more phrases in English! After all, it is believed that English lessons need only be taught in English for complete immersion in the atmosphere of the target language. Below are the phrases, the so-called Classroom English, which you will certainly need in the lesson. Phrases are categorized into situations, speech activities, and other useful expressions for an English teacher.

I. Typical situations in an English lesson

1. Getting Acquainted
2. About Newcomers
3. About Latecomers
4. Absentees (Marking the Register / Absentees)
5. Illnesses
6. Phrases at the beginning of the lesson (Beginning a Lesson)
7. Checking Homework
8. Introducing New Words
9. Requests
10. Bringing the class to order
11. Praises, Encouragement, Criticism
12. Phrases at the end of the lesson (At the End of the Lesson)
13. Phrases during the break (During the break)

II. English phrases by activity

1. When Translating
2. When Reading
3. When Writing
4. Pair Work
5. Group Work
6. Role Play
7. Lesson work. Tasks (Classroom Activity / Tasks)
8. Checking Understanding
9. When Discussing
10. Summing up the lesson (Summary)

III. Additional useful words in an English lesson

• Names of the Classrooms
• Miscellaneous (and some more)

Situations in the lesson:

1. Getting Acquainted:

1. Let me introduce myself. My name is
2. I am your new English teacher.
3. Now I’d you to give me your names.
4. Introduce yourself, please.

2. About Newcomers:

1. There are two newcomers in your class.
2. Would you introduce yourself?
3. What was your last school?
4. Which textbook did you use?
5. I’d you to give me your names.
6. Introduce yourself.

3. About Latecomers:

1. Where have you been until now?
2. What’s your excuse?
3. Didn’t your alarm clock go off?
4. You have been late twice this week. Give me your record book. I’ll make a note for your parents.
5. Don’t be late next time./ Try not to be late next time!
6. Have you brought the doctor’s note / a note from your parents?

4. About absent (Marking the Register / Absentees):

1. Now I’ll call the register.
2. Is there anyone missing / absent / away today?
3. Who is missing / absent / away?
4. And where is Maslova? Is she coming?
5. Do you have any idea where she is?
6. Why isn’t she at school?
7. Who is her friend?
8. Do you know when she will be back at school?
9. Could you take her homework?

5. About Illnesses:

1. And what about Masha? Is she still in hospital or has she come home?
2. Is she getting better?
3. Are you unwell?
4. Olya, will you take Lena to the sick room?
5. Oh, Dima, so you are back at school.
6. You are behind in my subject.
7. Are you unwell?
8. You’d better go to the sick room.

6. Phrases at the beginning of the lesson (Beginning a Lesson):

1. We are beginning our lesson.

Students can repeat in chorus: The bell has gone. The lesson has begun.

1. The topic of our lesson today is ..
2. To begin with, we have to.
3. Where did we leave off last time? (stopped)
4. First, I’ll give your exercise-books out.
5. All right, class, let’s get down to work.
6. Take (get) out your books.
7. Last time we were talking about. Today we will be talking about.
8. I expect you already know something about.
9. Does anyone know.?
10. Can anyone explain.?
11. Describe briefly.

7. Checking Homework:

1. What did I give you for homework?
2. How did you get on with your homework?
3. How long does it take you to do your homework?
4. Did you find it difficult?
5. Why haven’t you done your homework?
6. What did you mean you forgot?
7. What did you mean you didn’t know what to do?
8. Why didn’t you write it down everyone else?
9. Why didn’t you ask smb in the class what had to do?
10. That’s a poor excuse.
11. Do that homework and bring it to me the first thing tomorrow.

Source: http://englishinn.ru/classroom-english.html

Well done how to say in English?

There are many different expressions used to express praise in English, which, in turn, differ in the degree of formality. Let’s consider the most popular ones.

Formal expressions

Well done! — literally “well done”, “well done”. It is the most common equivalent of the Russian «well done».
He looked at my reports, and said, “Well done!”.

good job / work! — literally «Good job!» It is used to evaluate someone’s performance of some business or work.
You’ve done all the exercises. Good job!

good thinking! / Good (excellent) idea! — literally «Good idea» / «Good (excellent» idea! «). This expression is appropriate for expressing praise in a situation where you are looking for a certain solution, and someone suggested you a great option.
I think it’s better for you to leave this city. — Good thinking, Jane. You’re right!

Informal expressions

Way to go! — «Good job! Keep it up!». An expression that is synonymous with “Good job!” But is used in less formal circumstances.
Way to go! Thanks, you’ve made it!

yourock🇧🇷 🇧🇷 yourule! — «You’re burning!» / «You’re cool!». This is a type of expression of praise, common mainly in the circle of close friends.
Guys, you rock! You’ve won that match!

Attaboy! — an abbreviation formed from “that a boy”, which is also used to praise a person for doing some kind of work.
Atta boy! You’re really good at this.

bullyforyou! — comes from the English “to bully” (to scoff, bully). Unlike all of the above options, this expression is used only in an ironic sense, when there is nothing to praise a person for.
Bully for you! Shame on you, Anna!

Other options

In any situation, praising a person can also be done with one word.
Perfect! — Ideally!
Fan-tas-tic! — Fantastic!
Superb! — Fine!
Brilliant! — Brilliant!
Excellent! — Well!
Bravo! — Bravo!
Magnificent! — Fabulous!

All of these words and the above expressions in the appropriate context are equivalent to the Russian «Well done!»

Source: https://kak-pravilno.net/molodets-kak-skazat-na-anglijskom/

The art of making and receiving compliments in English

“Ah, nowadays we are all of us so hard up, that the only pleasant things to pay are compliments. They are the only things we can pay. «

“Yes, we are all so impoverished now that compliments are the only offering we can afford. We simply cannot present anything else, «wrote the British writer and poet Oscar Wilde in his famous play» Lady Windermere’s Fan «back in 1892. Indeed, no matter what difficult situation we are in, we can still afford to give someone a compliment.

The importance of complimenting

Compliments play a very important role in our life: a sincere compliment is a powerful communication tool (and seduction :)). Pleasant words spoken from the heart will make the speaker more attractive and the receiver happier.

Restless English scientists investigated the effect of compliments on a person’s self-esteem and relationships between people, and this is what they found (English subtitles available):

We invite you to replenish your vocabulary with phrases that allow you to express and accept compliments like true ladies and gentlemen:

Compliments regarding clothing and appearance

These phrases will help you express your admiration for the appearance of other people. They can be divided into two categories: for women and for men.

Etiquette is a delicate matter. And it is very important not to be mistaken in choosing the right words for a compliment. Otherwise, your compliment may not be received the way you would like it to be.

In a formal setting

Please note that if you want to compliment someone in an official situation (for example, at a reception with the Queen of England), you must first ask permission for this, so that your words are not misinterpreted.

May I be so bold as to compliment your + (dress / hair / outfit / etc.)?	May I dare to express my admiration for your dress / hairstyle / suit, etc.?
You are looking beautiful / handsome today.	Today you look great (use beautiful in a conversation with a woman, and handsome in a conversation with a man).
May I pay you a compliment? You really look beautiful / handsome / elegant / etc. today.	Will you allow me to compliment you? You look beautiful / attractive / elegant (etc.) today.

Source: https://skyeng.ru/articles/iskusstvo-delat-i-prinimat-komplimenty-na-anglijskom

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It’s always great to hear from a loved one that you look great. Compliments are such small pleasures that make our day better and maintain self-confidence. At the same time, making them yourself is no less pleasant than receiving them.

From this article, you will learn not only what compliments can be given to a girl in English, but also how to say nice words to a friend or colleague, as well as other compliments in English for different occasions.

«Compliment» is translated into English simply: compliment, with an emphasis on the first syllable. At the same time, «compliments» are called not only comments about the appearance and personal qualities of a person, but also small gifts. For example, you can get a compliment from a restaurant in the form of a dessert or a glass of wine, or a gift from a brand. But today we will talk just about those compliments that are expressed in words.

The art of making and receiving compliments

Pleasant words, unless this is of course outright flattery, are the easiest and most affordable way to cheer up a person. As Oscar Wilde wrote in Lady Windermere’s Fan: Yes, we are all so impoverished now that compliments are the only offering we can afford. We simply cannot present anything else.

Compliments do not require any effort from us, but they play an important role in interpersonal communication and society in general. A good compliment should be:

Even simple words like “You are so beautiful today” will sound great when spoken from the bottom of my heart.

Standard phrases are always appropriate, but if you compliment, emphasizing the personal characteristic of a particular person, it becomes twice as pleasant.

The kind of compliments a person makes to another speaks a lot about himself, about his inner world and sense of beauty.

Accepting compliments correctly is equally important if we do not want to offend the person. A smile and a sincere «thank you» will be enough. You should not scatter in warm thanks, but it is quite appropriate to make a compliment in return and “exchange pleasantries”.

Appearance

The easiest way to compliment a person is about their appearance or new hairstyle. True, it should be remembered that you need to express your admiration for the appearance of other people depending on the situation and environment. It is worth considering who exactly you are complimenting: a man or a woman, and also do not forget about the status and age of the person.

For an informal setting, the following standard phrases are suitable:

• You look great today! — You look great today!
• You look amazing! — You look amazing!
• You always look so beautiful — You always look so beautiful.

Source: https://puzzle-english.com/directory/compliments

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