What is the Perfect Response When Someone Calls You Beautiful?

Being called beautiful is one of the best compliments someone can give you. It makes you feel admired, appreciated, and confident. However, it can also be awkward if you don’t know how to respond properly.

Should you return the compliment? Make a joke? Simply say thanks? The possibilities are endless.

To help you react smoothly the next time someone calls you beautiful, here are 240+ things you can say, ranging from simple one-liners to funny comebacks.

How to Accept Compliments About Your Beauty

When someone compliments your beauty, they are expressing admiration. Here are some polite ways to accept their kind words:

1. Thank you.
2. I appreciate that.
3. That’s so kind of you to say.
4. You just made my day, thanks!
5. I’m flattered, thank you.
6. That means a lot coming from you.
7. I’m grateful for your sweet words.
8. You’re so thoughtful, thanks for noticing.
9. I can’t stop smiling now, thanks for the compliment.
10. You sure know how to make a person feel good, thanks!

Simply accepting the compliment gracefully is often the best response. Don’t be afraid to let the person know their kind words made you feel happy.

How to Return the Compliment

It’s polite to return a compliment, to show you appreciate their perspective. Here are some ways to return the “you’re beautiful” sentiment:

11. You’re so beautiful too.
12. I think you’re gorgeous!
13. And you look quite handsome yourself!
14. You’re too sweet, and cute too!
15. I could say the same about you!
    16.Takes one to know one!
16. You’re the epitome of beauty.
17. If anyone’s beautiful here it’s you!
18. You’re the lovely one in this conversation!
19. Have you looked in a mirror lately? Because you’re beautiful!

Complimenting them back is a graceful way to accept their perspective while showing you reciprocate the sentiment.

How to Respond in a Witty Way

If you want to accept the compliment playfully, try these funny, clever responses:

21. Does flattery usually work for you?
22. Just making an observation or buttering me up?
23. I clean up nice, don’t I?
24. You noticed my makeover, huh?
25. Of course I’m beautiful, look who I get it from!
26. I moisturize, that must be it.
27. The lighting in here is pretty perfect, right?
28. Oh stop, I was SO not fishing for compliments.
29. I’ll just be over here, letting that compliment sink in.
30. My mom taught me how to blend eyeshadow properly.
31. Well, the beauty comes from within, but thanks!
32. Is this your technique for getting dates? Because it’s working.
33. Does this line usually work on all the girls?
34. You’ll make me blush saying things like that!
35. I guess this haircut was a good idea after all!
36. Aww, you noticed my lipstick, how sweet.
37. Don’t tell my mother, but I AM her favorite.
38. Yea, I guess these cheekbones DO slay.
39. Being beautiful is quite the burden, but someone’s got to do it.
40. Well I did get a new mirror, so thanks for noticing!

Witty comebacks show your playful confidence while still appreciating the compliment.

Simple Responses That Work

If you want a simple, straightforward way to react, these short responses do the trick:

41. Thanks!
42. Aww, that’s sweet.
43. You just made my day.
44. I needed that, thank you!
45. Much appreciated!
46. You’re too kind!
47. I owe you one!
48. That means the world coming from you.
49. I wish I could repay the compliment!
50. You sure know how to charm a lady!

Short, polite replies avoid awkwardness and communicate gratitude.

Responses for When You’re Feeling Shy

If compliments make you feel shy, use these gracefully evasive responses:

51. Oh gosh, now you’re making me blush!
52. Me? Beautiful? That’s awfully kind of you to say.
53. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but thank you.
54. You’re making me blush over here!
55. Oh, I’m flattered, but let’s change the subject.
56. That’s a lovely thing to say, although I’m shy about compliments.
57. You must need an eye exam, but thanks!
58. I wish I could see myself the way you do.
59. I’m suddenly feeling quite self-conscious, but I appreciate the compliment!
60. Oh goodness, what a nice thing to say!

These responses allow you to politely steer the conversation elsewhere.

Complimentary Responses

Show extra appreciation by emphasizing how much their compliment means:

61. You have no idea how much I needed to hear that today.
62. You always know exactly what to say, thank you!
63. Your compliments make me feel so good about myself.
64. That was the confidence boost I needed, thanks!
65. You sure know how to make a girl feel special!
66. I wish I could bottle up that compliment and save it for later!
67. I appreciate you taking the time to say something so thoughtful.
68. Every time you compliment me, it totally makes my day.
69. Hearing that from you means so much to me.
70. I’m so grateful to have supportive people like you in my life.

Gushing responses reinforce how much you value their perspective.

Funny Responses

Make light of the compliment with these humorous comebacks:

71. Well I woke up like this…then spent two hours getting ready, but thanks!
72. Lipstick, mascara, and a whole lotta sass!
73. Why yes, I did crawl out of bed looking this good, thank you for noticing!
74. Yea, I’m considering quitting my job to pursue modeling full time.
75. Aw thanks, I always try to look pretty before leaving the house.
76. It’s called contouring, look it up.
77. I’m thinking of making “being beautiful” my full time gig. Thoughts?
78. I know, I know, it’s tough being this beautiful, but someone’s gotta do it.
79. Psh, I know I’m beautiful but thanks for verbalizing it!
80. Yea, I don’t like to brag but I am pretty flawless.

Funny responses allow you to show confidence while still being grateful.

Responses for an Unwanted Compliment

If the compliment makes you uncomfortable, politely reject it:

81. That’s kind of you to say, but let’s change the subject.
82. I’d rather our relationship remain professional, but thanks.
83. You seem nice, but I’m not interested in flirtation right now.
84. While I appreciate the compliment, I don’t feel comfortable with this conversation.
85. Thanks, but I’d prefer if we kept our interactions platonic.
86. That was an unnecessary comment. Let’s move on.
87. I’m flattered but would prefer if we kept things friendly.
88. While that’s kind of you to say, I don’t feel the same way.
89. I appreciate the compliment but don’t reciprocate those feelings.
90. Thanks but I don’t feel comfortable with you complimenting my looks.

Shutting down unwanted compliments gracefully avoids awkwardness.

Responses for Long Term Partners

If your significant other called you beautiful, use these loving responses:

91. You always know how to make me feel so special.
92. Hearing you say that never gets old.
93. I love that I still give you butterflies!
94. You sure know how to make your wife/husband/partner feel loved.
95. After all these years, you still take my breath away.
96. I’m the luckiest woman/man/person alive to have you in my life.
97. From the guy/girl that hangs the stars in my sky, I’ll take that compliment!
98. How did I get so lucky to be with someone as thoughtful as you?
99. Even after the kids, stress, and laundry piles, you still make me feel beautiful.
100. I love that after everything we’ve been through, you still look at me like it’s our honeymoon phase.

For long term partners, emphasize how much their ongoing love means to you.

Responses for Family Members

Family compliments should get a loving response:

101. You made me feel really special, thanks Mom/Dad!
102. I sure hope I age as gracefully as you do!
103. We make some good looking kids/grandkids in this family!
104. I wish I could take credit, but I get my looks from you!
105. Must be good genes if we can both look this lovely!
106. And you look as handsome as ever, my wonderful husband/son/brother!
107. Oh Mom/Dad, you always know how to make me feel loved.
108. I sure am lucky to have been born into this beautiful family!
109. Well I was born from a lovely mama like you, so it makes sense!
110. With parents like mine, it’s impossible not to feel beautiful!

Compliment them back to show your family bond.

Responses for Strangers

If a stranger compliments your beauty, use these friendly responses:

111. That’s very kind of you to say, thank you!
112. I appreciate the kind words, have a nice day!
113. You sure know how to make a girl feel great, thanks!
114. What a thoughtful thing to say to a stranger, thank you!
115. That was awfully sweet of you, have a wonderful day!
116. How nice of you to say, thanks so much!
117. You just made my entire day, thank you kindly!
118. I can’t stop smiling now, thanks for the sweet words!
119. Thank you, compliments from strangers are always so welcome!
120. Your words totally turned my mood around, thanks so much!

Politely accept the compliment without encouraging further conversation.

Clever Responses

Impress them with these clever, unique responses:

121. Well aren’t you quite the smooth talker!
122. Is that what you say to all the pretty girls?
123. Something tells me you deliver that line often!
124. Did you swallow a compliment handbook or something?
125. Do they teach classes on how to charm women where you’re from?
126. You sure know how to make a girl blush!
127. I bet you say that to all the ladies.
128. Has that line ever actually worked for you before?
129. You seem to be an expert compliment giver!
130. Are you trying to sweep me off my feet, because it’s working!

Clever responses allow you to be playful while accepting the compliment.

Simple Thank You Responses

You can never go wrong with a simple thank you:

131. Thanks!
132. Thank you.
133. Thanks so much!
134. Thank you, that’s so kind!
135. Thanks, I appreciate that!
136. Thank you so very much!
137. Thanks a million!
138. Thank you kindly!
139. Thanks a ton!
140. Thank you, you made my day!

A gracious “thank you” is always an appropriate response.

Responses for Shy Guys

If a shyer guy compliments you, help put him at ease:

141. Thank you, it looks like it took a lot for you to say that!
142. That was so sweet of you to work up the courage to say.
143. I know that wasn’t easy for you, I appreciate the kind words!
144. You just made this shy girl feel so much less shy, thank you!
145. I’m honored you stepped outside your comfort zone to compliment me.
146. I can tell it took a lot for you to compliment a stranger, thanks for making my day!
147. That must have taken you a lot of courage, I’m flattered.
148. You seem so shy, but that was a bold move. Thank you!
149. I’m a shy one too, so I really appreciate you putting yourself out there!
150. For a quiet guy you sure know how to make a statement, thanks!

Gratefully acknowledge how hard it was for them.

Romantic Responses

If you want to reciprocate romantic feelings, use these flirty responses:

151. Are you always this charming?
152. You sure know how to make a girl feel special!
153. Has anyone ever told you how mesmerizing your eyes are?
154. Do you greet every girl like that or am I just lucky?
155. You’re going to make me fall for you if you keep saying things like that!
156. Are you trying to ask me on a date? Because it’s working!
157. Are you this sweet to every pretty girl or am I special?
158. Careful, I might just have to ask you to dinner if you keep this up!
159. Oh yea, you’re smooth…smooth like butter!
160. This must be what love feels like!

Flirty responses let them know you reciprocate romantic interest.

Responses for Catcallers

If the “compliment” feels more like street harassment, shut it down:

161. I’m not interested, please leave me be.
162. Your comment was uncalled for and inappropriate.
163. I’d appreciate it if you kept your remarks to yourself.
164. Please don’t comment on my looks, it makes me uncomfortable.
165. I don’t appreciate being yelled at on the street, thanks.
166. Catcalling isn’t a compliment, it’s harassment.
167. I’d prefer if we both just went on with our days separately, thank you.
168. I’m not looking for attention from strangers right now, but thanks.
169. Did no one teach you it’s rude to yell at women on the street?
170. Making random women uncomfortable must make you feel so powerful, congratulations.

Firmly reject catcallers without engaging further.

Responses for Uncomfortable Situations

Unwanted compliments from coworkers or acquaintances also warrant shutting down:

171. I’d prefer to keep our relationship strictly professional, thanks.
172. While I appreciate you thinking I look nice, I’m not comfortable with personal compliments.
173. Thanks, but comments on my looks make me a little uncomfortable.
174. I appreciate the thought, but I’d rather we stick to discussing work matters.
175. Let’s keep our relationship focused on productivity, not appearances.
176. I’d really rather we keep compliments out of the workplace.
177. While that’s nice of you to say, I don’t feel it’s appropriate here.
178. Thanks, but I don’t feel comfortable engaging in that type of discussion at work.
179. I appreciate the compliment but would prefer to keep our interactions professional.
180. While I’m flattered, I think that kind of remark crosses a line. Let’s stay focused.

Politely redirect the conversation to professional topics.

Playful Responses

Keep things fun and playful with responses like these:

181. Why yes, yes I am beautiful, thank you for noticing!
182. Yea, I clean up pretty nice, don’t I?
183. You noticed my new lipstick, good eye!
184. I do take pride in my physical appearance, thanks for noticing!
185. I can’t say I don’t agree with you!
186. My mom taught me well, what can I say?
187. I’m blushing over here, how sweet of you to say!
188. Oh goodness, you sure know how to charm a lady!
189. Are you always this smooth or am I just lucky?
190. Has anyone ever told you that you have excellent taste?

Playful responses allow you to take the compliment in stride.

Humorous Responses

Make light of the situation with funny comebacks:

191. Maybe you need to get your vision checked, but thanks!
192. Do lines like that usually work for you?
193. Did you lose a bet or something?
194. Are you selling something? Because I’ll take 10!
195. Wait, sorry, were you talking to me or the model behind me?
196. I think that compliment was intended for the girl behind me, but thanks!
197. I’m not paying you to say that, am I?
198. Are you practicing your flirting skills on strangers again?
199. You must be wearing beer goggles but I appreciate the thought!
200. Did you mistake me for a supermodel, because I totally understand.

Funny responses allow you to show your wit.

Grateful Responses

Express sincere gratitude with responses like these:

201. Comments like that really uplift me, thank you.
202. Your kind words couldn’t have come at a better time, thank you.
203. You are very kind to say that.

204. I really needed that confidence boost today, thanks so much.
205. You have a real gift for making people feel good, thank you.
206. I wish there were more thoughtful people like you in the world.
207. It’s so refreshing to hear something nice from a stranger!
208. You just made me feel so wonderful, I can’t thank you enough.
209. That was so uplifting, you have no idea how much I needed that.
210. Your compliment will stay with me all day, thanks for being so kind.
211. I appreciate you taking a moment to make me feel special.
212. The world needs more sincere souls like yourself, thanks for brightening my day.
213. It’s amazing what a kind word from a stranger can do, thank you for lifting my spirits!
214. You sure know how to turn someone’s whole day around, much appreciated!
215. I wish I could properly express how much that compliment means to me, thank you.

Sincere gratitude for true kindness can make their day too.

Responses for Social Media

When someone compliments your looks on social media, react appropriately:

216. That was so thoughtful of you to say, thank you!
217. I’m smiling over here! Thanks for making my day.
218. You’re too kind! I really needed that confidence boost.
219. That was so wonderful to read first thing in the morning, thanks so much!
220. Your compliment brought instant joy to my newsfeed, thanks a million!
221. Aww, well aren’t you just the sweetest! Thanks for taking the time to say something nice.
222. I wish I could hit the “love” button a million times over. Thanks for being you!
223. You sure know how to spread joy on social media, thanks for making me smile!
224. I wish I could send that compliment right back to you!
225. You made my day with your thoughtful words, thank you kindly!

Though public, react sincerely without oversharing.

Empowering Responses

Use empowering responses to show the compliment boosted your confidence:

226. You just gave me an extra boost of confidence, thank you!
227. I appreciate you reminding me of my own beauty and worth.
228. Your words made me feel strong and empowered, thank you for that gift!
229. I walked a little taller after hearing your kind words, thanks for lifting me up!
230. You made me feel proud of who I am, I won’t forget that.
231. I really needed that reminder to be confident and love myself. Thank you!
232. After hearing that from you, I feel ready to take on anything!
233. You gave me a courage boost I didn’t know I needed today. Thank you!
234. I appreciate you taking a moment to make me feel seen and valued.
235. Your compliment inspired me and filled me with self-love. Thank you so much!

Let them know they helped empower you.

Grateful Responses

Show extra gratitude with responses like:

236. I wish I could properly articulate how much I appreciated that. Thank you!
237. You have a real gift for making people feel special, thank you for sharing it with me.
238. I don’t think you realize how much I needed to hear those kind words today.
239. I’m so grateful anytime someone takes a moment to say something thoughtful.
240. The world could use more compliments and less criticism. Thanks for spreading kindness.
241. A simple compliment can turn someone’s whole day around. Thank you for turning mine around!
242. It means the world to me when someone notices the effort I put into my appearance. Thank you!
243. I appreciate you taking the time to make a stranger feel special. The world needs more of that.
244. Your words were a much needed reminder to be confident and love myself. Thank you!
245. I wish I could properly express how much I appreciated such a thoughtful compliment from a stranger!

Sincere gratitude makes them feel good about brightening your day.

Responses to Avoid

Here are some responses you should avoid:

• Don’t downgrade or insult yourself. Avoid responses like “That’s ridiculous, I’m not beautiful at all!”
• Don’t get too personal. Stay away from oversharing like “Wow thanks, I’m so insecure about my looks.”
• Don’t question their motives. Steer clear of answers like “Why did you say that? What do you want?”
• Don’t just joke. Using only a funny retort can seem dismissive of their compliment.
• Don’t get overly flirty or sexual. Flirty responses may encourage unwanted advances.

The key is to react in a way that makes you comfortable while still appreciating their perspective.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are good responses to “you are beautiful” from a stranger?

Thank them politely, express appreciation for their kind words, but don’t engage in further conversation. For example, “That’s so thoughtful of you to say, thank you! Have a nice day.”

What if a coworker or friend compliments my looks and it makes me uncomfortable?

Politely redirect the conversation to professional or platonic topics. For example, “I appreciate the thought, but let’s keep our relationship focused on being productive coworkers.”

What do I say if a guy catcalls me on the street?

Ignore him or firmly state disinterest without engaging further. For example, “I’m not looking for attention from strangers, thanks.”

How do I politely reject a compliment from someone I’m not interested in romantically?

Kindly acknowledge it briefly, then state you just want a platonic relationship. For example, “Thanks, that’s flattering, but I just want to keep our friendship platonic.”

What’s a good response for my partner when they compliment me?

Express love and appreciation. For example, “Hearing you say that never gets old, I love you so much!”