Positive and Negative Words to Describe a Person: More Positive Words to Describe a Person

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  1. amicable
    characterized by friendship and good will
    Replacing him will be a group effort, one now led by a chatty, amicable and confident third-year pro who is intent on making sure his ego doesn’t get in the way. Seattle Times (May 22, 2019)
  2. buoyant
    characterized by liveliness and lightheartedness
    He flew about his tasks, buoyant with triumph and overflowing with energy. The Golden Goblet
  3. cherubic
    having a sweet nature befitting an angel
    The young man was as kind as his cherubic face suggested. Johnny Tremain
  4. conscientious
    characterized by extreme care and great effort
    Because he thought of himself as careful and conscientious, he spent considerable time looking for his assistants. The Haunting of Hill House
  5. considerate
    showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
    "He was very charming, very nice, and very considerate and very easy to work for," she said. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia
  6. cordial
    diffusing warmth and friendliness
    Robin was actually cordial, inviting me to her room to sit on the floor and thumb through her 45s and set aside the ones I wanted to listen to. It All Comes Down to This
  7. courteous
    characterized by politeness and gracious good manners
    He was courteous, respectful and soft-spoken to elders, but on the playground he chose to play the roughest games. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
  8. glamorous
    having an air of allure, romance and excitement
    Based on the Patrick Dennis novel, and with a book by Neil Simon, “Little Me” is about Belle Poitrine, a glamorous young woman who imagines herself a celebrity. New York Times (May 21, 2013)
  9. gracious
    exhibiting courtesy and politeness
    In public, Katherine Goble was unfailingly gracious, optimistic, and unflappable, and she insisted that her girls acquit themselves in the same fashion. Hidden Figures
  10. honorable
    deserving of esteem and respect
    No, she thought, you are too honest and too honorable. A Dance with Dragons
  11. humorous
    characterized by the power to cause laughter
    But at home he was our humorous, kind, and wise Dad. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution
  12. inspirational
    serving to uplift the mind, spirit, or creative powers
    She was described as "inspirational", "funny" and "a brilliant friend" in the personalised messages. BBC (Feb 17, 2014)
  13. intelligent
    having the capacity for thought and reason to a high degree
    “She’d never seen such a precious, beautiful, amazing, brilliant, intelligent child,” I said. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus
  14. jocund
    full of or showing high-spirited merriment
    Verily do I remember that young Tom, a jocund, pleasant, yet intrusive lad. Marryat, Frederick
  15. magnanimous
    noble and generous in spirit
    Her husband was just as welcoming, possessing a magnanimous Texas spirit that seemed to override any political hard feelings. Becoming
  16. mettlesome
    having a proud, courageous, and unbroken spirit
    And almost every hour that young hero, cheerful, mettlesome, eagle-like, drew nearer the heart of the king. Sienkiewicz, Henryk
  17. pulchritudinous
    having great physical beauty
    They gazed, short breathed, in awe, upon this radiantly bestriped, unspeakably fascinating, wholly and resplendently pulchritudinous creation. Hough, Emerson
  18. renowned
    widely known and esteemed
    She was renowned for being the first in Europe to coax the West Indian pineapple to flower and grow fruit. The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science
  19. resplendent
    having great beauty
    Through the haze of tears she saw her mother, resplendent in a bright yellow evening gown and surrounded by a silvery glow. Beauty Queens
  20. sincere
    open and genuine; not deceitful
    She was so strong and sincere and honest. We Are Okay
  21. sophisticated
    having worldly knowledge and refinement
    My mother was trying to act polite and sophisticated. Three Little Words: A Memoir
  22. stalwart
    possessing or displaying courage
    He wrote, “When I find a husband for you who is rich enough to satisfy me, you will be released from my Olga. Until then, I urge you to be, as always, my stalwart daughter.” Ella Enchanted
  23. steadfast
    firm and dependable especially in loyalty
    I knew Horatio to be steadfast and incorruptible, the unmoving center of a world that turned unpredictably. Ophelia
  24. vivacious
    vigorous and animated
    At Grant high school she was a vivacious, outgoing cheerleader. The Guardian (Feb 17, 2017)
  25. wonderful
    extraordinarily good or great
    “First off, congratulations to the parents for raising a bunch of wonderful kiddos!” Better Nate Than Ever
Created on Fri Jul 09 13:43:14 EDT 2021 (updated Mon Jul 19 13:24:06 EDT 2021)

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