Praise: English Vocabulary List

the striking magnificence or impressive beauty of something

"The grandeur of the mountains took my breath away."

"The palace showed great grandeur with its magnificent architecture and luxurious decorations."

bringing enjoyment and happiness

"The weather is pleasant."

"The pleasant weather allowed us to eat our lunch outside on the patio instead of inside the office."

magnificent in size and appearance

"The palace is grand."

"The grand ballroom was full of elegant guests and beautiful flowers last night."

persuasive in a way that captures attention or convinces effectively

"His story is compelling."

"The compelling argument made by the defense attorney convinced the jury that the defendant was innocent and they returned a verdict of not guilty."

surpassing others in quality, distinction, or importance

"He is a preeminent leader."

"The university hired a preeminent scholar to lead the research department and his reputation attracted funding from many international sources."

extremely surprising or impressive

"The news is astounding."

"The astounding magician made an elephant disappear from the stage and reappear in the back of the theater."

good enough to meet the minimum standard or requirement

"The result is satisfactory."

"The student's performance was satisfactory but not exceptional so she received a passing grade."

pleasing and likely to arouse interest or desire

"The offer is appealing."

"The idea of spending a week at the beach is very appealing especially after working so hard for the entire winter season."

providing benefits or favorable circumstances

"The deal is advantageous."

"The advantageous position of the castle on the hill made it easy to defend against attackers."

indicating potential for success or positive outcomes

"The future is promising."

"The young scientist's promising research could lead to a cure for a deadly disease."

having a positive effect or helpful result

"Exercise is beneficial."

"Regular exercise is beneficial for both physical health and mental well being."

widely recognized and regarded as a symbol of a particular time, place, or culture

"The building is iconic."

"The Empire State Building is an iconic landmark in New York City and millions of tourists visit it every year."

having qualities that make one attractive or worth wanting

"This location is desirable."

"The location of the apartment is highly desirable because it is close to the subway station and many popular restaurants."

having a lot of respect, honor, and admiration in a particular field or society

"He won a prestigious award."

"She was thrilled to receive an offer from a prestigious university known for its excellent research programs."

impressive and noble, often with a grand or dignified appearance

"The mountain is majestic."

"The majestic eagle soared above the mountains and the hikers watched in awe."

remarkable or very unusual, often in a positive way

"She has extraordinary skill."

"The extraordinary courage of the firefighter who ran into the burning building saved the lives of three children who were trapped on the second floor."

suitable or acceptable for a given situation or purpose

"That is not appropriate."

"That is not appropriate behavior for a formal dinner so please apologize to the host immediately."

extremely impressive and beautiful, often evoking awe or excitement

"The view was spectacular."

"The fireworks display on New Year's Eve was spectacular and everyone watched in awe."

strongly desired by many people

"The award is coveted."

"The coveted award is given to the best actor of the year and every performer dreams of winning it someday."

attractive and interesting in a way that draws one's attention

"He is an engaging speaker."

"The speaker was engaging and funny so the audience listened carefully to every word he said and laughed at all of his jokes."

most favorable or effective under specific conditions

"This is the optimal solution."

"The scientists worked hard to find the optimal temperature for growing bacteria in the lab."

extremely impressive and attractive

"The view is magnificent."

"The palace was magnificent with its gold decorated halls and huge chandeliers that sparkled brightly under the soft warm lights."

surpassing others in terms of overall goodness or excellence

"This product is superior."

"The superior quality of the handmade shoes was obvious when compared to the cheap factory made ones that fell apart after a few months."

having exceptional beauty or excellence

"The music is sublime."

"The choir performed a sublime rendition of the classical piece and the audience sat in stunned silence when the music ended."

causing admiration because of size, skill, importance, etc.

"Her resume is impressive."

"His knowledge of history was impressive and he could name every king and queen from the past five hundred years without any mistakes."

having a rich and luxurious quality

"The meal was sumptuous."

"The royal banquet was a sumptuous affair with seven courses of exquisite food and the guests drank champagne from crystal glasses."

of extreme beauty or perfection

"She wore an exquisite dress."

"The jeweler created an exquisite diamond necklace that took six months to complete and sold for a million dollars at auction."

causing great surprise or amazement due to being impressive, unexpected, or remarkable

"The view is astonishing."

"The astonishing speed of the cheetah makes it the fastest land animal on earth."

exceptionally eye-catching or beautiful

"She has striking features."

"The model had striking features with high cheekbones and piercing green eyes that made her stand out in every photograph."

beyond the usual or ordinary, often causing amazement or admiration due to its exceptional nature

"You look fabulous tonight."

"The party last night was absolutely fabulous and we danced until the sun came up."

(particularly of a building or place) having a pleasant and charming appearance, often resembling a picture or painting

"The village is picturesque."

"The picturesque village by the lake is a popular destination for photographers and painters."

having an attractive and pleasing quality

"He is very charming."

"The small village was charming with its old stone houses and narrow winding streets full of colorful flowers everywhere."

very well-known and admired

"He is a legendary hero."

"The legendary hero was famous for his bravery and many stories were told about his adventures and battles."

appealing to the desires or interests, often causing a strong urge to do or have something

"The offer is tempting."

"The tempting smell of freshly baked bread made her forget about her diet."

in a manner providing advantages or favorable results

"Exercise beneficially affects your health."

"Exercise beneficially affects your health by strengthening your heart and lungs and reducing your risk of many diseases."

having a quality that seems strange, mysterious, or beyond the natural world

"The beauty is otherworldly."

"The otherworldly landscape of the volcanic crater looked like the surface of Mars."

in a manner marked by notable success, honor, or splendor

"The sun shone gloriously all day."

"The sun shone gloriously all day and we spent the entire afternoon at the beach enjoying the warm weather."

remarkably surprising or wonderful, often suggesting the presence of divine intervention

"The recovery was miraculous."

"The miraculous recovery of the patient surprised the doctors who had expected him to die."

bringing enjoyment and happiness

"The day was pleasant."

"They enjoyed a pleasant evening stroll through the park, admiring the blooming flowers and gentle breeze."

magnificent in size and appearance

"The party was grand."

"The grand staircase led to the ballroom where the guests danced until the early hours of the morning."

evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerful and irresistible way

"The story is compelling."

"Her compelling argument, supported by irrefutable evidence, left the jury with no choice but to convict."

suitable or appropriate in the circumstances

"This is an apt title."

"Her insightful observations about human nature made her an apt choice for the psychology lecture."

having qualities that make one attractive or worth wanting

"A desirable job."

"The desirable neighborhood had good schools and low crime rates so houses there sold quickly and for high prices."

remarkable or very unusual, often in a positive way

"She has extraordinary talent."

"The extraordinary courage of the firefighters saved many lives and the mayor awarded them medals for their bravery."

surpassing others in terms of overall goodness or excellence

"The product is superior."

"The superior quality of the handmade furniture was obvious compared to the cheap factory made pieces."

causing admiration because of size, skill, importance, etc.

"Her resume is impressive."

"The young athlete's impressive performance at the championship earned her a spot on the national team."

of extreme beauty or perfection

"The jewelry is exquisite."

"The exquisite diamond necklace was worth a fortune and the museum displayed it in a secure glass case with armed guards."

exceptionally eye-catching or beautiful

"Her resemblance is striking."

"The striking resemblance between the two strangers made them wonder if they were long lost relatives separated at birth."

showing sophisticated manners and elegance in behavior

"Her taste is refined."

"The refined gentleman always used the correct fork for each course of the meal."