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View synonyms for appreciative

appreciative

[ uh-pree-shuh-tiv, -shee-uh-, -shee-ey- ]

adjective

  1. feeling or showing appreciation:

    an appreciative audience at the concert.



appreciative

/ -ʃə-; əˈpriːʃɪətɪv /

adjective

  1. feeling, expressing, or capable of appreciation
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • apˈpreciativeness, noun
  • apˈpreciatively, adverb
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Other Words From

  • ap·precia·tive·ly adverb
  • ap·precia·tive·ness noun
  • nonap·precia·tive adjective
  • nonap·precia·tive·ly adverb
  • nonap·precia·tive·ness noun
  • over·ap·precia·tive adjective
  • over·ap·precia·tive·ly adverb
  • over·ap·precia·tive·ness noun
  • unap·precia·tive adjective
  • unap·precia·tive·ly adverb
  • unap·precia·tive·ness noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of appreciative1

First recorded in 1690–1700; appreciate + -ive
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Example Sentences

It shows the sender that you care and are appreciative of the gift.

We are most appreciative of CBS Sports and Turner Sports for their collaboration and support of the tournament.

I am very appreciative that she is taking her time to work a second job.

As I reflect on the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, I’m appreciative of how much all of us around the world have come to know in 2020.

I’m also appreciative that we launched our first online immigration course, Extraordinary Ability Bootcamp.

George always sounds sincerely appreciative, even though he must have heard every compliment a million times.

The ‘Factor’ host told an appreciative audience of Manhattan ‘folks’ Wednesday what he really thinks of his coworkers.

Filat said Moldova was appreciative of U.S. assistance but more help, especially on the security side, would surely be welcomed.

I am so appreciative for the ability to be able to provide services, as every affiliate is.

People are very appreciative, and I'm always thrilled at how long the Morse films have lasted.

At the same time he is appreciative and very amusing, and one has no chance to indulge in melancholy with him.

The soul, instinctively appreciative of beauty, will under the most adverse circumstances, evoke congenial visions.

Lee realized the wonderful honor for which he had been selected and was deeply appreciative.

His prediction was verified after all, and never did I have a more intelligent and appreciative audience.

His voice and manners were pleasing, and his estimate of himself was sufficiently modest to make him an appreciative listener.

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