How to Reply When Someone Says “You Are Beautiful”

It can be tricky to know what to say when a guy says, “you are beautiful.” Coming up with a decent response can be hard work unless you know what to say next. This article will explore some of the best answers to help you out.

The preferred alternatives are “aww. Thank you,” “that’s so sweet,” and “you’re not so bad yourself.” These phrases work really well to show that you’re flattered that somebody thinks you’re beautiful. They are not too over the top. They show that you’re happy about the comment.

1. Aww. Thank You!

“Aww. Thank you” is a great response in many situations. “Aww” is a very common way to reply to a guy when they are complimenting you. “Thank you” is a simple way to accept and appreciate the words they use.

• Aww. Thank you! I really don’t know what to say!
• Aww. Thank you! That’s so kind of you.
• Aww. Thank you! You’re the nicest person I’ve met today.
• Aww. Thank you! That made my day.
• Aww. Thank you! You’re the best!

2. That’s So Sweet

“That’s so sweet” is a great choice in many contexts. It shows that you don’t know what else to say, but you are flattered by their choice of language and compliments.

• That’s so sweet! Thank you for saying that.
• That’s so sweet! You’re not so bad, either.
• That’s so sweet! I hope you stick around!
• That’s so sweet! Thank you for that!
• That’s so sweet! I’m starting to blush.

3. You’re Not So Bad Yourself

“You’re not so bad yourself” is a great alternative you can use as a reply. It shows that you think the other person is also good-looking without having to use “beautiful” to describe them.

• You’re not so bad yourself, mate. I like you.
• You’re not so bad yourself. Maybe we should take this elsewhere.
• You’re not so bad yourself. I appreciate you.
• You’re not so bad yourself. Have you looked in a mirror?
• Oh, you’re not so bad yourself. I’m envious of you!

4. What A Sweet Thing To Say

“What a sweet thing to say” is a fairly common response from older people. If they are flattered or happy that someone has called them beautiful, they might use this to accept it with the utmost gratitude.

• What a sweet thing to say. Thank you so much!
• What a sweet thing to say. You’ve really made me happy.
• What a sweet thing to say. I don’t know how to reply.
• What a sweet thing to say for such a young man!
• What a sweet thing to say. What do you want?

5. Nobody’s Ever Said That To Me Before

“Nobody’s ever said that to me before” is a good reply if you have low self-esteem. If you do not believe you are an attractive person because you don’t get complimented often, this phrase could work well to show how much you appreciate being called beautiful.

• Nobody’s ever said that to me before. I feel special.
• Nobody’s ever said that to me before. So, thank you for that.
• Nobody’s ever said that to me before. I don’t know how to take compliments.
• Nobody’s ever said that to me before. I’m glad you said it.
• Nobody’s ever said that to me before. I’m blushing!

6. Wait, Do You Mean That?

“Wait, do you mean that?” is a shocked question you can use. It’s a good response because it shows that you don’t believe them. You might not consider yourself as beautiful, and this is a good way to show them that.

• Wait, do you mean that? I’m quite surprised.
• Wait, do you mean that? I don’t feel it.
• Wait, do you mean that? I’m not sure if you’re joking.
• Wait, do you mean that? That’s so sweet of you.
• Wait, do you mean that? Thank you so much!

7. You Look Really Nice, Too

“You look really nice, too” is a simple way to reverse the compliment. If you’re speaking to a guy who has called you beautiful, you might want to use this. After all, it’s not always common to call guys “beautiful,” but “really nice” works well.

• You look really nice, too. Like, really nice!
• You look really nice, too. I’m glad you’re here with me today.
• You look really nice, too. I can’t believe you’re so kind.
• You look really nice, too. Thank you for being nice!
• You look really nice, too. Seriously. Stop it!

8. You Always Know The Right Thing To Say

“You always know the right thing to say” is a great alternative to reply with. You can use it to show that you appreciate someone adding value and kindness to your life. The “right thing to say” always makes you happy and feel good about yourself.

• You always know the right thing to say. You are so sweet.
• You always know the right thing to say to me.
• You always know the right thing to say. Thank you for your words.
• You always know the right thing to say. I admire that!
• You always know the right thing to say. I love you!

9. You’re The Best

“You’re the best” is a simple answer. It works well when you want to show that you’re flattered by someone’s comments and consider them to be one of the “best” people in your life.

• You’re the best. What would I do without you?
• You’re the best. You know how to make a girl feel special.
• You’re the best. Thank you so much.
• You’re the best. I don’t know how to take compliments from you!
• You’re the best. I love you more than anything.

10. That’s Me

“That’s me” is a jokey way to accept the compliment as if you already know you are beautiful. If you’re a confident person and know your own worth, this could be a good phrase to use to accept someone saying, “you are beautiful.”

• That’s me! And you better not forget it!
• That’s me. I’m the most beautiful girl in your life!
• That’s me! Thank you!
• That’s me! But that’s very sweet to say.
• That’s me! Don’t forget about it!

11. Don’t You Forget It

“Don’t you forget it” is a colloquial way to answer someone. It shows that you recognize your own beauty, and you are happy to take the compliment as long as they remember to refer to you as beautiful.

• Don’t you forget it, either! I won’t let you!
• And don’t you forget it! I love having you around.
• Don’t you forget it! Trust me. You will miss me!
• Don’t you forget it! I’m the perfect girl for you.
• Don’t you forget it! I’m an angel!

12. I’m Flattered

“I’m flattered” is a fairly popular alternative to reply to someone saying, “you are beautiful.” You can use it to show that you’re really happy that they’ve been so kind to you. It’s a really effective way to appreciate kindness.

• I’m flattered. Thank you for being so sweet.
• I’m flattered. Seriously. I was not expecting that.
• I’m flattered. You always know the right things to say.
• I’m flattered. I think I’m falling for you.
• I’m flattered. I want to be around you all the time.

13. All Thanks To My Parents

“All thanks to my parents” is a jokey response. You can use it to show that you get your good looks from your parents. If you’re close to your parents, this is a good one to use to add a bit of humor to your reply.

• It’s all thanks to my parents. I can’t take all the credit.
• It’s all thanks to my parents, really. I’ll let them know you said that.
• Of course, it’s all thanks to my parents. I owe them that much.
• All thanks to my parents. I got my good looks from them.
• It’s all thanks to my parents. They made me!

14. I’m So Happy You Said That

“I’m so happy you said that” is a simple way to accept a compliment. It shows that you’re a bit flustered and might not have anything better to say. Nevertheless, you can use it to show that you’re really flattered.

• I’m so happy you said that. I was wondering if you cared.
• I’m so happy you said that. You are such an angel.
• I’m so happy you said that. You’re the perfect guy for me.
• I’m so happy you said that. I love that you can say it so freely.
• I’m so happy you said that. You didn’t even seem scared!

15. That Really Boosted My Confidence

“That really boosted my confidence” is excellent to use if you usually have low confidence. If you don’t think you’re very attractive or struggle with your own image, this could be a nice way to say thank you when someone calls you beautiful.

• That really boosted my confidence. Thank you for that.
• That really boosted my confidence. Now, I don’t know what to do.
• That really boosted my confidence. I appreciate you.
• That really boosted my confidence. Thank you so much!
• That really boosted my confidence. You’re amazing!