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40 Things To Call Someone Other Than 'Pretty'

If You Want To Appease Me, Compliment My Brain

Elissa Bowen
May 03, 2016
University of Kansas
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The word "pretty" is thrown around like the most ambiguous compliment in the world. So-called "compliments" come to you in the form of Don't worry, you're too pretty for that or Well, at least you're pretty!

I'm tired of this word thrown out as a justification for anything in life. People strive to get this compliment daily, hoping to walk into a room to hear someone say you look pretty today. It's such a common compliment that we have begun accepting it as the highest form of flattery instead of realizing that our worth is seen in countless other aspects of our life. I'm tired of this seen as the peak of compliments when there are so many "prettier" things you could call someone. Here are 40 compliments that are so much better than being called "pretty":

1. Mesmerizing

2. Inspiring

3. Honest

4. Humble

5. Artistic

6. Strong

7. Influential

8. Classy

9. Mindful

10. Sophisticated

11. Brave

12. Powerful

13. Independent

14. Intelligent

15. Funny

16. Generous

17. Reliable

18. Dedicated

19. Creative

20. Responsible

21. Positive

22. Assured

23. Caring

24. Enthusiastic

25. Exciting

26. Joyful

27. Compassionate

28. Capable

29. Charming

30. Eager

31. Adventurous

32. Mature

33. Loving

34. Helpful

35. Sincere

36. Clever

37. Considerate

38. Surprising

39. Motivating

40. Brilliant

It's time we stop complimenting appearances and focus on what truly matters. It is time we see value in what matters rather than just what our appearance is. I don't want to strive for 'pretty;' I aspire to be so much more than simply 'pretty.' As "Grey's Anatomy" Cristina Yang would say, "Screw beautiful. I'm brilliant. If you want to appease me, compliment my brain."

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