Positive words
Words with a positive meaning: good qualities, pleasant feelings, and things going well. Useful for compliments, reviews and cover letters.
Practice these words with flashcards →abundantExisting in very large amounts; more than enough.acclaimTo praise someone or something publicly and with great enthusiasm.accoladeA sign of high praise or an honor recognizing someone's achievement.acumenSharpness of mind that lets a person judge situations well and decide quickly.adeptHighly skilled or expert at a particular activity.admirationA warm feeling of respect and wonder toward someone or something impressive.adorationDeep love and devoted admiration for someone or something.adroitClever and skillful, especially in handling tricky situations or tasks.adventureAn exciting, unusual, and sometimes risky experience or journey.affableWarm, welcoming, and easy to talk to.affectionA gentle feeling of fondness or love for someone.affectionateShowing warmth, tenderness, and love.agileAble to move quickly, lightly, and with ease.alacrityCheerful willingness and quickness in doing something.allureThe attractive or tempting quality that draws people toward something.altruismUnselfish concern for the well-being of other people, without thought for oneself.altruisticCaring about the welfare of others rather than your own; unselfish and generous.amenableOpen to suggestions and willing to be persuaded or to cooperate.amiablePleasant, warm, and good-natured.amicableMarked by friendliness and goodwill, especially when settling a disagreement.animatedLively and full of energy, especially in the way someone talks or moves.aplombCalm self-assurance, especially in difficult situations.aptitudeA natural talent for learning or doing something well.ardentFeeling or showing intense enthusiasm or passion.ardorIntense warmth of emotion; burning passion or enthusiasm.articulateAble to express thoughts clearly and effectively in words.aspirationA strong hope or longing to achieve something, especially a lofty goal.aspireTo aim for or eagerly wish to achieve a goal.assertiveConfident and direct in expressing opinions or claiming one's rights, without being aggressive.assiduousShowing steady, careful effort; diligent and persistent in one's work.astuteQuick to understand situations correctly and use them to advantage; shrewd.attentiveWatching, listening, or caring for something closely and carefully.auspiciousSuggesting that success is likely; promising good fortune ahead.authenticTruly coming from the source it is said to come from; genuine.avidFull of enthusiasm or eager interest in something.banterLight, good-natured teasing traded back and forth between people.bargainSomething bought for much less money than it would normally cost.benefitSomething useful or helpful that a person gains from a thing or situation.benevolentKind-hearted and wishing to do good for others.benignNot cancerous; describing a growth or condition that will not spread or threaten your health.blissA feeling of complete and total happiness.blissfulFilled with deep joy, or bringing a feeling of perfect happiness.blossomTo produce flowers or come into bloom.boldBrave and confident, and willing to take risks.bonusExtra money that an employer pays a worker on top of their normal salary, often for good work.boundlessHaving no limits or end.breezeA soft, mild movement of air.brevityThe use of few, well-chosen words; also, the shortness of a period of time.brilliantRemarkably smart, skilled, or impressive; shining with intelligence or quality.briskQuick and energetic, describing movement or activity done at a fast, lively pace.buoyantCheerful and full of energy.calmFeeling relaxed and peaceful, not angry, worried, or excited.camaraderieThe warm, trusting friendship shared among members of a group or team.candidHonest and direct, even when the truth is uncomfortable.candorHonest, open, and direct speech or behavior.captivateTo hold someone's full attention through charm or fascination.carefreeFree from worries or responsibilities; relaxed and untroubled.catharticHelping to release built-up emotions, especially after something overwhelming.charismaA natural charm that draws people to someone.charismaticHaving a strong, attractive personality that makes people like, admire, or follow you.cheerfulClearly happy and full of positive spirit.cherishTo hold someone or something dear and look after it with love and care.chivalrousBehaving in a polite, brave, and honourable way, especially toward women.clarityThe state of being simple to follow and free from confusion.cogentClear, logical, and persuasive; supported by good evidence.comfortA relaxed state of ease and contentment, free from worry or pain.commendTo praise someone or something formally or in public.compassionA strong feeling of sympathy for people who are suffering, together with a wish to help them.compassionateFeeling or showing kindness and a wish to help people who are suffering.compellingSo interesting or convincing that you cannot ignore it.competentHaving enough skill, knowledge, or qualifications to do something properly.composedCalm and in control of your feelings, especially in a difficult situation.composureA calm and controlled state of mind, especially in a difficult situation.conciseExpressed in few words while still covering everything important.confidentFeeling certain about something or sure of your own abilities.congenialSharing similar tastes, interests, or temperament; pleasant to be around.conscientiousTaking great care to do your work thoroughly and properly.considerateThinking about other people's feelings and needs, and careful not to upset or inconvenience them.contentFeeling satisfied and at ease with what you have.contentmentA quiet feeling of satisfaction with your life or situation.cordialFriendly and warm in manner.courageThe strength to face your fear and do things that frighten you.courageousWilling to face danger or difficulty without giving in to fear; brave.courteousPolite and respectful toward other people; well-mannered.creativeGood at coming up with new and imaginative ideas.daintySmall, delicate, and pretty, often in a light and careful way.dapperDressed in a neat, smart, and fashionable way.dauntlessImpossible to frighten or discourage; fearless.dazzleTo impress someone very much with beauty, skill, or cleverness.debonairCharming, self-assured, and elegant in manner and appearance.decorumPolite, proper behavior that suits the occasion.deftDoing something quickly, neatly, and with skill.delectableExtremely pleasing to the senses, especially to taste or smell; delicious.deliciousHaving a very good taste.delightA feeling of great pleasure or happiness.delightedVery pleased or happy about something.delightfulVery enjoyable, giving pleasure or satisfaction.dependableAble to be trusted to do what is needed or expected.determinedHaving made a firm decision to do something and not letting anything stop you.devotionThe state of being deeply committed to a person, cause, or activity, or the act of committing yourself in that way.dexteritySkill and ease in carrying out tasks, especially ones done with the hands.dignityA person's sense of their own worth and their right to be treated with respect.diligentWorking hard with steady, careful attention.disarmingFriendly or charming in a way that makes people less suspicious or angry.disciplinedShowing self-control and the ability to follow rules, plans, or routines.discreetCareful about what you say or do so as to protect privacy and avoid embarrassing anyone.dispassionateCalm and fair, without letting emotion or personal bias get in the way.dynamicFull of movement, energy, or change; not staying the same.eagerWanting to do or have something very much; full of keen interest.ebullientFull of cheerful energy and excitement.eclecticDrawing on a wide mix of sources, styles, or ideas, choosing whatever seems best from each.ecstaticFeeling overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement.effervescentLively, cheerful, and overflowing with energy and enthusiasm.effortlessDone easily, without needing to try hard.elatedFilled with great joy and excitement; thrilled.elationA feeling of great happiness, pride, and excitement.elegantGraceful and stylish in a simple, tasteful way, in appearance, dress, or manner.eloquentAble to express ideas in a smooth, powerful, and convincing way, in speech or writing.eminentWell known and highly respected; outstanding in some way.empatheticGood at sensing and sharing other people's feelings; understanding.empathyThe ability to understand and share what another person is feeling or thinking.enchantTo charm and delight someone, capturing their interest completely.enchantingVery charming and delightful, in a way that seems almost magical.endearingMaking people feel affection; charming in a sweet or lovable way.energeticFull of energy and enthusiasm; lively and active.enhanceTo make something better, stronger, or more valuable.enrichTo make a person or thing wealthier, or to improve its quality or value.enterprisingHaving the energy and imagination to start new projects or find clever ways to succeed.enthrallTo capture someone's full attention as if by magic; to fascinate or charm completely.enthusiasticShowing eager excitement and strong interest in something.equanimityCalmness and evenness of mind, especially when under pressure.eruditeHaving or showing deep knowledge gained from a lot of reading and study.etherealBelonging to the sky or a realm beyond the earth; light, delicate, and seemingly not of this world.euphoriaA powerful feeling of happiness and excitement.evocativeBringing strong memories, feelings, or mental pictures to mind.exaltTo praise someone highly or treat them with great honor and respect.excitedFull of eager energy and enthusiasm about something.exemplarySo good that it serves as a model for others to copy.exhilarateTo fill someone with happiness and lively energy.exquisiteExtremely beautiful, delicate, or finely made; exceptional in quality.extolTo praise someone or something with great enthusiasm.exuberantOverflowing with cheerful energy and enthusiasm.fabulousExtremely good, attractive, or enjoyable; wonderful.faithfulStaying loyal and devoted to a person, promise, or cause.fearlessFeeling or showing no fear; brave.felicityA graceful, well-chosen way of putting things in speech or writing.finesseSkillful, delicate handling of a tricky situation.flawlessCompletely free of mistakes or defects; perfect.flourishTo grow strong and healthy, or to become very successful.forthrightDirect and honest in saying what you think, even when it might not be welcome.fortitudeThe strength of mind to face pain or hardship bravely.fortunateComing about through good luck; lucky.fragranceA pleasing scent.frugalCareful not to waste money or resources; spending only what is needed.fulfilledFeeling happy and satisfied because your life or work has real meaning.fulfillingMaking you feel happy and satisfied because what you do seems meaningful.gallantBrave and determined, especially in a difficult situation.gallantryGreat bravery, especially in battle or in a dangerous situation.generousHappy to give freely, especially money or help, and often more than expected.genialWarm, friendly, and pleasant in manner.gentleKind, calm, and soft in manner; not rough, harsh, or strong.gleefulFull of open, excited delight, often at a victory or someone else's misfortune.gloriousDeserving great praise and honor; wonderful or magnificent.gracefulMoving in a smooth, elegant, and attractive way.graciousPolite, kind, and pleasant toward others.gratefulFeeling or showing thanks for something someone has done for you.gratitudeA feeling of thankfulness toward someone for their kindness or help.gregariousEnjoying being around other people; outgoing and sociable.hallowedTreated with great respect because of a long history or special importance, almost as if it were holy.happyFeeling pleasure and contentment; enjoying a sense of well-being, comfort, or joy.harmoniousMarked by agreement and cooperation in feelings or actions.harmonyA state in which people or things agree and fit well together.healthyIn good physical condition; free from illness.heartyWarm, sincere, and enthusiastic.homageAn act that shows deep respect for someone, often after they have died or stepped down.honorableDeserving admiration and respect; morally upright.hopefulFull of hope; expecting that something good will happen.hospitableWarm, friendly, and generous toward visitors and guests.humaneShowing kindness and compassion, and causing as little suffering as possible.humbleNot boastful; having a modest opinion of your own importance.humilityThe quality of being modest and not thinking too highly of yourself.idyllicWonderfully peaceful, beautiful, or happy, like a scene from a perfect painting.illustriousFamous and greatly respected, especially because of outstanding achievements.imaginativeFull of creativity; good at coming up with new and original ideas.immaculatePerfectly clean, or free from any flaw or mark.impartialFair to everyone involved; not favoring one side over another.impeccableSo good that no fault can be found; flawless.imperturbableStaying calm no matter what happens; impossible to fluster.impressiveCausing admiration; having a strong positive effect on people.incisiveQuick, sharp, and direct in judgment or expression.indomitableImpossible to defeat, discourage, or bring under control.industriousWorking hard and steadily; diligent.ingeniousVery clever and original; showing inventive skill.ingenuityCleverness and skill at solving hard problems in fresh, inventive ways.innovativeIntroducing fresh ideas or new methods; original and inventive.inquisitiveCurious and keen to find things out.insightfulShowing a deep and clear understanding of something.integrityA firm commitment to honest and moral principles.intrepidBrave and adventurous; showing no fear.invaluableSo useful or precious that its worth cannot be measured.jauntyShowing a cheerful, confident, and energetic attitude.jovialFull of good humor and warmth toward others.joyfulFull of happiness, or bringing happiness to others.joyousMarked by great happiness; delighted or delightful.jubilantFeeling or showing great joy, especially over a success.judiciousShowing careful thought and good sense in making decisions.keenVery eager or enthusiastic; also, quick and sharp in noticing things.kindnessThe quality of being friendly, caring, and considerate toward others.laudableDeserving praise or admiration.liberateTo release someone or something from control, captivity, or restriction.litheSlender and flexible, moving with ease and grace.lucidClearly expressed and simple to follow.lucrativeBringing in a lot of money; producing good profits.lushGreen, thick, and healthy, describing plants that grow well or a place full of them.magnanimousKind and forgiving toward others, especially a defeated rival or someone weaker.majesticImpressively grand or dignified, like royalty.marvelSomething so amazing that it fills people with wonder.mellifluousSmooth and pleasing to listen to, like sweet music.mellowRelaxed, calm, and easygoing.melodiousFull of pleasant, tuneful sounds; nice to listen to.mercifulKind and forgiving toward someone you have the power to punish or hurt.merryCheerful, lively, and full of fun.methodicalDone carefully, step by step, following an orderly plan.meticulousExtremely careful about small details; precise and thorough.mindfulPaying careful attention to something; keeping it in mind.mirthCheerful amusement and fun, usually shown by laughter.modestNot showing off about your own success or abilities; humble.munificentExtremely generous with money or gifts.nimbleQuick and skillful in movement; good at grabbing or handling things.nobleHaving good moral qualities, such as honesty, generosity, and courage, especially when helping others.novelDifferent from anything seen before, in a fresh and interesting way.nurtureThe care and support given to help someone or something grow and develop.nutritiousContaining the substances your body needs; good for your health when eaten or drunk.observantQuick to notice things; watching carefully.optimismThe habit of expecting things to go well or turn out for the best.optimistSomeone who believes things will turn out well.optimisticHopeful and confident that things will go well.painstakingDone with great care and close attention to every detail.paragonSomeone so excellent that others treat them as the ideal example to copy.passionateHaving or showing very strong feelings, especially enthusiasm, about something.peacefulCalm and quiet, without worry, noise, or stress.perceptiveQuick to notice and understand things that others might miss.persevereTo keep working steadily toward a goal despite difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement.persuasiveSkilled at getting people to agree with you or do what you suggest.philanthropyGenerous giving of money, time, or effort to improve the lives of other people.pinnacleThe very top or most successful point of something.pioneerSomeone who is among the first to enter new territory or explore a new field, opening the way for those who come after.poiseA calm, confident, and graceful way of behaving, especially in a difficult situation.polishedSmooth, skillful, and refined, showing a lot of practice and care.prescientSeeming to know about events before they actually happen.prestigeThe respect and admiration that a person or thing earns from having a strong reputation.prestigiousWidely respected and admired; carrying a high reputation.pristineCompletely clean and untouched, as if in its original perfect condition.prodigyA young person who shows exceptional talent or skill at a very early age.productiveProducing useful results or getting a lot done.proficientSkilled and capable at doing something, usually through practice.prosperTo do well and grow successful, especially financially.prosperityA state of success and good fortune, especially having plenty of money.prosperousSuccessful and wealthy; doing well.proudFeeling pleased and satisfied because of something you or someone close to you has done.prudentCareful and sensible, especially when planning ahead.punctualArriving or doing things exactly at the agreed time.quaintCharming in an old-fashioned or slightly unusual way.relaxedCalm and free from worry or tension.reliefThe good feeling when pain, worry, or discomfort goes away.reprieveA short break from something hard or unpleasant.resilienceThe ability to bounce back quickly after problems or hard times.resplendentStrikingly beautiful and impressive, often because of rich colours or shine.sagaciousWise and able to make sound judgments.satisfactionThe pleased feeling you get when a need or wish has been met.satisfiedPleased because something has met your needs or expectations.scrupulousCareful to act honestly and fairly, and to do what is morally right.serendipityThe lucky discovery of something good purely by accident, as if it had been arranged.sereneQuietly calm and untroubled; free from stress or disturbance.spontaneousDone on a sudden urge, without any prior planning.steadfastFirm and unchanging in purpose, loyalty, or belief.sublimeSo excellent or beautiful that it inspires awe.sunshineThe light and warmth that come directly from the sun.tastyHaving a good flavor; enjoyable to eat.tenaciousHolding on firmly; refusing to give up or let go.tendernessThe quality of showing gentle, loving care toward others.thriftyCareful with money and avoiding waste.thrilledFeeling very happy and excited about something.tranquilPeaceful and quiet, with nothing moving or making noise.venerableDeserving deep respect, usually because of long life, experience, or wisdom.verdantCovered in fresh green plants; richly green.victoryThe state of having beaten an opponent in a battle or contest, or having succeeded at something; also, a particular win.vigilantStaying alert and watchful for any danger or trouble.vivaciousFull of life and energy in a charming way.warmthA friendly, kind, and caring quality in a person or the way they behave.whimsicalCharmingly odd, playful, or fanciful.