How to Compliment a Guy's Smile

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If you find your guy's smile totally irresistible, then it makes sense that you'd want to let him know. When you compliment his smile, you'll do more than just leave him feeling flattered. You'll boost his confidence and bring you two closer together, too! If you're worried about sounding insincere or finding the right words, don't stress. We've compiled a complete list of the best ways to compliment your guy's smile. Read on to discover more!

This article is based on an interview with our dating coach, John Keegan. Check out the full interview here.

Ways to Compliment Someone's Smile

  1. "I love your smile."
  2. "You have amazing teeth."
  3. "Your smile makes me totally melt."
  4. "When you smile, I lose my train of thought."
  5. "I love you more every time you smile."
  6. "Every time you smile, I want to smile, too."
  7. "I want to be the reason behind that amazing smile."
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“I love your smile.”

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    ​​ The next time he smiles or laughs, look him in the eyes and give him this compliment. He’ll be completely touched because it’ll seem like you were inspired in the moment. Include his name in your compliment for an extra romantic touch. [1]
    • “I adore that smile, Liam.”
    • “Your smile! I love it, Ren. Gets me every time.”
    • Or if you’re still getting to know each other, hold his gaze and offer a more casual compliment: “You know, I really like your smile, Francisco.”
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“You have amazing teeth.”

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    Flattery is more effective when it’s specific. So to make your man feel extra special and confident, choose a particular feature of his smile to compliment. The next time he smiles, study it closely. What specific aspect makes your heart go crazy? Once you decide, let him know! [2]
    • “Your smile sort of curves up on one end—I love it so much.”
    • “Your lips are so amazing. I love watching you smile.”
    • “I adore the way you furrow your brows when you smile. It always looks so sweet!”
3

“Your smile makes me totally melt.”

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    Your guy would love to know how he makes you blush and makes your heart race. Focus on how your body reacts to his gorgeous smile—and then, share those details with him. He’ll feel completely flattered and even closer to you, too. [3]
    • “I seriously go weak at the knees when you smile at me like that.”
    • “My heart starts pounding when I see your smile.”
    • “Your smile is so amazing. It makes me blush every time!”
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4

“When you smile, I lose my train of thought.”

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    He’ll love knowing just how much effect his looks have on you. So, make sure he knows that when he smiles at you, that’s all you can think about. Not only are you giving him a sweet compliment, but now every time he smiles at you, he’ll be reminded of how much passion you feel for him.. [4]
    • After he smiles at you, say: “I’m sorry, what were we talking about again? Something gorgeous distracted me for a second…”
    • “You look at me with that smile, and it’s like—I can’t think about anything else.”
    • “When you smile like that, I can’t think straight. You have no idea…”
5

“I love you more every time you smile."

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    Explain that when he grins at you, your fondness for him grows and grows. Not only will he love the passion, but this will help him see that your feelings are getting more intense over time. He’ll feel touched, loved, and totally safe with you. Plus, he’ll definitely feel inspired to keep smiling around you. [5]
    • “I swear every time you smile at me I feel myself fall for you even more.”
    • “Whenever you smile at me, my heart gets even more attached to you.”
    • “With every smile, I care for you more and more.”
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6

“Every time you smile, I want to smile, too.”

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    Prove that your feelings run deep, and he’ll feel totally adored by you. Not only will you be offering him some sweet words, extra confidence, and flattery—but you’ll also leave him wanting to smile around you 24/7. [6]
    • “Your smile is totally infectious. I love seeing you so happy!”
    • “When you’re happy, I’m happy. Your smile puts me on cloud 9!”
    • “Have you ever noticed that when you start smiling, I do too? I can promise you that’s not a coincidence…”
7

“I want to be the reason behind that amazing smile.”

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    When you care about someone, making them happy becomes a top priority. So let your guy know that you aim to make him smile, and he’ll feel totally adored. Include a specific, flattering adjective to describe his smile too, you’ll have the perfect compliment. [7]
    • “You know what my goal is? To get that incredible smile out of you every single day.”
    • “Ah, there it is. The gorgeous smile I love so much! I want to make you smile all of the time.”
    • “How can I make you smile right now? You know I want to see that lovely smile of yours.”
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“I dream about your smile all day long…”

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    Your guy probably dreams about you constantly, so when he finds out that you do the same with him, he'll be thrilled. Explain that the memory of his amazing smile actually distracts you from doing other things. He’ll feel adored, and he’ll love that you were willing to share your innermost thoughts with him. [8]
    • “Whenever I have a free moment, my mind always wanders to your incredible smile…”
    • “When we’re apart, I’m always thinking about when I’ll get to see your smile again.”
    • “At work, I have to force myself to stop imagining your smile so I can actually get things done.”
9

“Your smile is my all-time favorite.”

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    The guy you’re dating definitely wants to know that he’s got a special place in your heart—so explain that his smile does, too! This compliment is already super romantic, so add some physical affection to turn up the passion even more. Hold his face, put your hand on his knee, or afterwards, give him a kiss. [9]
    • “You’ve seriously got the best smile ever.”
    • “No one’s smile makes me feel like yours does.”
    • “Look at that smile. There’s nothing else like it.”
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“You know who your smile reminds me of? Enrique Iglesias.”

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    Choose someone famous for their amazing grin or someone that you know your guy really likes. If he’s not super confident in himself yet, this is the perfect compliment. Give him his celebrity-smile look alike, and it’ll be easier for him to understand his appeal. He’ll love that you know how to make him feel great about himself! [10]
    • “Your smile is seriously like a copy + paste of Dev Patel’s.”
    • “Okay, I’ve figured out who your celebrity-smile doppelganger is. Harry Styles!”
    • “Your smile looks exactly like Drake’s. No wonder he was my celebrity crush growing up…”
11

“I don’t think you understand how gorgeous your smile is.”

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    For a guy who may not fully grasp the effect he has on you, this compliment is perfect. Remind him that whatever he thinks about his smile and appearance, in reality, it’s way better. Not only will you make his day, but he’ll love that you actively aimed to convince him of his great smile. [11]
    • “You have no idea how powerful that smile is.”
    • “Your smile is so attractive. Like, I honestly don’t think you have any idea…”
    • “You seriously don’t get it. Your smile is completely magical. I’ll finally make you understand that one of these days!”
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“Your smile really gets me going….”

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    When you let your guy know that his grin makes you feel some type of way, he’ll start looking for reasons to smile all day long. He’ll feel over the moon—and you can even use this as a way to initiate some sexual intimacy between you two! [12]
    • Look at him and fan yourself: “Stop that. Your smile is making me sweat.”
    • “Smile at me like that one more time, and we’re going to have to be late to this dinner…”
    • “Your smile is so sexy.”

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