How to Respond to a Compliment on Bumble

Co-authored by Julianne Cantarella and Kai Hynes

Last Updated: May 27, 2025 Fact Checked

So you just got a compliment on Bumble, and you’re trying to think of the perfect way to respond. After all, there are so many things you could say, depending on how you feel about the compliment and where you want the conversation to go! Whether you want to keep the conversation flirty or change course entirely, we’ve got you covered. Keep reading for some options on how to respond to a compliment from your Bumble admirer.

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“Thank you!”

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Show the other person you appreciate the compliment. If the compliment makes you feel good, you can let them know! If you don’t know what else to say, a simple “thank you” is always a safe, friendly option.^{[1]
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- A neutral “Thank you!” can keep the door open for conversation without initiating anything yourself.
- A short “Thanks” can tell the other person you appreciated the compliment but aren’t really interested in continuing the conversation.
- A lengthy “Thank you so much! That’s so sweet of you to say. 😊” can show that you really like the attention and want to keep chatting.
- You should always be polite. You can say thank you so much for the compliment. It made me smile.^{[2]
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“You’re pretty hot, too.”

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Compliment them back to show you’re interested. If you think this person is cute, try saying something nice back to keep the ball rolling. Take a look at their Bumble profile and comment on something that sticks out to you.
- “Your taste in music is so awesome. 😁”
- “You seem really cool!”
- “I really like your pictures. 🙂”

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“Never heard that one before!”

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Tease the other person to show off some sass. Let the other person know you’re funny, and that you don’t take yourself too seriously. This is especially appropriate if the other person’s compliment is cheesy, like “Did it hurt when you fell from heaven?”^{[3]
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- “Wow, that was smooth. 😏”
- “Did you come up with that one yourself?”
- “I know, right? 😋”

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“You’re sooo cute.”

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Play the flirting game if you’re feeling confident. If you receive a flirty compliment and you want to play along, send something playful back. Just know you might have to take the conversation off Bumble if things start heating up!^{[4]
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- “Hey there cutie. 😘”
- “I was hoping you’d message me!”
- “You’re way too hot to be on this app. 😳”

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“😍😍😍”

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Show some enthusiasm. In addition to emojis, exclamation points and all-caps can tell the other person that you’re outgoing and fun. It can also be a great way to let the other person know they don’t have to play it cool around you.
- “OMG thank you!”
- “You’re so sweet!!!!!!”
- “You made my day!”

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“Thanks! How’s it going?”

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Turn the focus onto the other person. If you’re not really comfortable being in the spotlight, try following up a quick “thanks” with a question. This can redirect the conversation and get the other person to talk about something else.
- “Really? Your bio cracks me up. How’d you come up with that?”
- “I like that picture, too. Do you have a favorite picture on your profile?”
- “Aw, shucks. So what are you into?”

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“There’s a story behind that.”

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Tell the backstory behind what you’re complimented on. If the person comments on something specific, like a picture on your profile, try telling a story that’s related to it. This can turn a compliment into a way to share something funny or interesting about yourself.^{[5]
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- “My bio is actually a quote from my favorite author.”
- “My best friend helped me choose my pictures."

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“I have the perfect GIF for that.”

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Respond with a meme or GIF to show your sense of humor. When you can’t think of something to say, send an image instead. GIFs from popular TV shows, movies, and viral videos can be used to respond to a compliment in a funny, lighthearted way.^{[6]
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- Use a GIF or memes that are funny without explanation so the other person doesn’t feel confused.
- When in doubt, send an animal GIF.

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“Thanks! I just saw this.”

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Send a message back as soon as you can. An integral part of letting someone know you’re interested on an app like Bumble is timeliness. You don’t have to respond immediately, but don’t let so much time pass that they think you’re ghosting them.^{[7]
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- If you don’t want to respond right away because you’re busy or don’t want to be on the app, you can say something like, "Sorry for the late response!"

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“Thanks, but I’m not interested.”

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Let them know if you’re not interested to be direct. You don’t have to be invested in every person that messages you. Still, if the compliment is genuine and friendly, it can be nice of you to acknowledge it and leave it at that.
- Again, a short “Thanks” can get the message across that you’re not interested.
- If you’re worried about hurting the other person’s feelings, you can lie and say, “Sorry, I’m actually already talking to someone else.”
- If you want to deflect, you can talk about something else and ask questions.^{[8]
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- If it is too much too soon, you can be honest and say, although I appreciate it, it's making me feel uncomfortable.^{[9]
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Ignore messages if you really don’t feel like interacting. It may seem cold, but it’s actually very common on dating apps to not respond to every message. This is especially the case if a “compliment” you receive makes you uncomfortable in any way.
- Feel free to block people that make you feel unsafe.

Join the Discussion...

How do you respond to a compliment?

Erika Kaplan
Matchmaker

It's easier said than done, but I do think that it’s important to embrace the idea of just being grateful for someone's compliment. It can be difficult to take a compliment, but that actually stems from self-doubt and insecurities, so focusing on confidence and self-love can help.