300 Positive Words to Describe Your Children
Written by Mandy on May 24th, 2013
Activism, Consensual Living, Feminism, Parenting Philosophies, Responding With Sensitivity
Many of the characteristics that are undervalued in children are the very characteristics valued in adults. The next time you find yourself thinking about your children, try to think of their characteristics in a positive light.
A positive attitude can make difference between conflict or connection.
Here are 300 words to get you started:
- determined
- encouraging
- assured
- credible
- loving
- delightful
- intellectual
- articulate
- delightful
- self-assured
- assertive
- fair
- incredible
- clever
- daring
- remarkable
- unparalleled
- resplendent
- calm
- intuitive
- contemplative
- supportive
- astounding
- benevolent
- effervescent
- venturous
- deserving
- mesmerizing
- ingenious
- respectful
- bold
- persistent
- congenial
- majestic
- extraordinary
- self-reliant
- insightful
- approachable
- inspiring
- humorous
- energetic
- powerful
- handsome
- articulate
- compassionate
- amiable
- versatile
- easy-going
- diligent
- dedicated
- proactive
- considerate
- efficient
- quirky
- detailed
- discreet
- optimistic
- uncompromising
- fearless
- courageous
- resolute
- cautious
- dazzling
- spunky
- direct
- exuberant
- devoted
- inquisitive
- strong
- methodical
- steadfast
- elated
- alert
- spirited
- patient
- tough
- hard-working
- open-minded
- motivated
- introspective
- enthusiastic
- opinionated
- fascinating
- joyous
- fabulous
- charming
- industrious
- magnetic
- decorous
- entertaining
- captivating
- independent
- objective
- tenacious
- unbiased
- rhetorical
- reserved
- bright
- excited
- intelligent
- comfortable
- talkative
- unique
- observant
- talented
- sensitive
- aware
- unconventional
- tolerant
- willing
- knowledgeable
- outspoken
- adept
- logical
- confident
- endearing
- adventurous
- sentimental
- debonair
- persuasive
- steady
- understanding
- enterprising
- courteous
- analytical
- warm
- idealistic
- eager
- honest
- proud
- brilliant
- amusing
- caring
- productive
- curious
- engaging
- sympathetic
- dependable
- generous
- reflective
- modest
- gutsy
- instinctive
- sensible
- diplomatic
- constructive
- committed
- responsible
- enduring
- protective
- shrewd
- trustworthy
- thoughtful
- dynamic
- honorable
- stimulating
- secure
- receptive
- lovable
- friendly
- cheerful
- enchanting
- upbeat
- frank
- wise
- electrifying
- beautiful
- selective
- plucky
- jovial
- sincere
- lively
- loyal
- kind
- gentle
- passionate
- hilarious
- patient
- breathtaking
- amazing
- adorable
- meticulous
- zestful
- impartial
- forgiving
- outgoing
- creative
- artistic
- earnest
- happy
- alluring
- unasssuming
- consistent
- particular
- quick
- vigorous
- fiery
- talented
- leader
- perceptive
- free spirited
- practical
- fantastic
- successful
- witty
- ambitious
- brave
- helpful
- focused
- chatty
- authentic
- succinct
- reverent
- boundless
- fast
- calm
- unwavering
- inventive
- entreprenurial
- selective
- fashionable
- balanced
- skillful
- spontaneous
- active
- charismatic
- incredible
- devoted
- genuine
- candid
- attentive
- serious
- admirable
- positive
- endless
- eloquent
- vibrant
- communicative
- sociable
- harmonious
- affectionate
- interesting
- courageous
- radical
- vivacious
- capable
- reciprocating
- flexible
- gracious
- original
- wonderful
- careful
- valuable
- philosophical
- resourceful
- coherent
- powerful
- imaginative
- fierce
- believable
- polite
- sensational
- jocular
- quintessential
- terrific
- natural
- romantic
- trustful
- young
- motivating
- adaptable
- conscientious
- alluring
- convivial
- decisive
- accomplished
- gregarious
- pioneering
- straight forward
- incomparable
- poetic
- stunning
- detailed
- fervent
- nurturing
- distinguished
- awesome
- mirthful
- wondrous
- worthy
- magical
- reliable
- gifted
- prodigious
- animated
- phenomenal
- intense
- compelling
- enigmatic
- loved
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About The Author: Mandy
Mandy O'Brien is an unschooling mom of five. She's an avid reader and self-proclaimed research fanatic. An active advocate of human rights, Mandy works to provide community programs through volunteer work. She is a co-author of the book Homemade Cleaners, where simple living and green cleaning meet science. She shares a glimpse into her life at Living Peacefully with Children, where she writes about various natural parenting subjects and is working to help parents identify with and normalize attachment parenting through Attachment Parents Get Real.
Yay, Mandy! Thank you for this comprehensive list of so many positive characteristics our children certainly do express!
What a lovely list Mandy! thank you
Love the list! Articulate is there twice, but I’m really appreciating Sasha’s growth as she becomes more articulate.
Zestful! I like that one!
good work
Thank you for this wonderful list!!!!
admirable
alluring
angelic
charming
classy
cute
dazzling
delightful
exquisite
fascinating
foxy*
slender
gorgeous
marvelous
pleasing
pretty
pulchritudinous
resplendent
shapely
sightly
splendid
statuesque
sublime
superb
well-formed
determined
encouraging
assured
credible
loving
delightful
intellectual
articulate
delightful
self-assured
assertive
incredible
daring
unparalleled
resplendent
calm
intuitive
contemplative
supportive
astounding
benevolent
effervescent
venturous
deserving
respectful
persistent
congenial
majestic
extraordinary
self-reliant
insightful
approachable
inspiring
humorous
energetic
compassionate
amiable
versatile
diligent
dedicated
considerate
efficient
quirky
discreet
optimistic
uncompromising
fearless
courageous
resolute
cautious
spunky
inquisitive
strong
methodical
steadfast
elated
alert
spirited
tough
hard-working
motivated
introspective
enthusiastic
opinionated
fascinating
joyous
fabulous
charming
industrious
decorous
entertaining
captivating
independent
tenacious
unbiased
rhetorical
intelligent
talkative
unique
observant
sensitive
aware
unconventional
tolerant
willing
knowledgeable
outspoken
adept
logical
confident
endearing
adventurous
sentimental
debonair
persuasive
steady
understanding
enterprising
courteous
analytical
idealistic
honest
proud
brilliant
amusing
caring
productive
curious
sympathetic
dependable
generous
reflective
modest
instinctive
sensible
diplomatic
constructive
committed
responsible
enduring
protective
shrewd
trustworthy
thoughtful
dynamic
honorable
stimulating
secure
receptive
lovable
friendly
cheerful
enchanting
frank
wise
electrifying
beautiful
selective
plucky
jovial
sincere
lively
loyal
kind
gentle
passionate
hilarious
patient
breathtaking
amazing
adorable
meticulous
impartial
forgiving
creative
alluring
consistent
particular
quick
vigorous
fiery
talented
perceptive
free spirited
practical
fantastic
successful
witty
ambitious
helpful
focused
chatty
authentic
succinct
reverent
boundless
calm
unwavering
inventive
entreprenurial
selective
fashionable
skillful
spontaneous
active
charismatic
incredible
attentive
admirable
eloquent
vibrant
communicative
sociable
harmonious
affectionate
interesting
courageous
radical
vivacious
capable
reciprocating
gracious
original
wonderful
careful
valuable
philosophical
resourceful
powerful
imaginative
fierce
polite
sensational
jocular
Stubborn
quintessential
terrific
natural
romantic
trustful
young
motivating
conscientious
alluring
convivial
decisive
accomplished
gregarious
pioneering
straight forward
incomparable
stunning
fervent
nurturing
distinguished
awesome
mirthful
wondrous
worthy
magical
reliable
gifted
prodigious
phenomenal
intense
compelling
enigmatic
loved
why is this list needed .-.
Media, and society as a whole, often view and describe children in a negative light. Attributes which are lauded for adults are viewed negatively in children. It is sometimes easy for parents to fall into a trap of thinking of our children in negative aspects rather than in more positive ways. The list is just a reminder of the many positive ways we can think of our children.