Back handed compliment

Advanced English Vocabulary. Here's an example of a back-handed compliment—Yesterday Laura asked if I got my hair cut because my "hair finally suits my face now." What did she mean by that? Is she saying my hair looked terrible before? What a back-handed compliment!

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Non-physical compliments help move us beyond a culture that worships beauty and image. Try complimenting someone's energy or compassion...

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compliments that aren't about physical appearance

great old fashioned compliments

If you're looking for a list of nice things to say to someone, these 100 good compliments will make someone's day. Try our best compliments for anyone.