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appreciative Definition

ap·pre·cia·tive (ə prē′s̸hə tiv, -s̸hē ə-; -s̸hē āt′iv)

adjective

feeling or showing appreciation

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appreciative Synonyms

appreciative

modif.

thankful, appreciatory, grateful, obliged, indebted, responsive, keen, alive to, sensitive to, understanding, sympathetic, generous, cooperative, enlightened, aware, perceptive, favorable, satisfied, cordial, considerate, friendly, affectionate, entertained, gladdened, sensible of, cognizant of, conscious of, capable of appreciating, under obligation, beholden, enthusiastic, receptive.

Antonyms unfriendly*, cold*, hostile.

appreciative Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • effort: I am also hugely appreciative of the heroic efforts made by many supporters to make their presence felt in Genoa.
  • fact: We are appreciative of the fact that the leader of your country paid us attention.
  • help: She said, " We are very appreciative of the help we've received from the Royal Navy through HMS Talent.
  • opportunity: I found that schools involved were generally appreciative of the opportunity to use my time.
  • work: A bunch of us in Canada are really appreciative of the work you're doing.

Modifies a noun

  • audience: The photo shows an appreciative audience during the day.
  • applause: Todd, paired with Roy McFarland, was a central defender with the capacity both to excite and produce ripples of appreciative applause.
  • facilitation: Appreciative facilitation fits well with outdoor education, both as a source of techniques and as a philosophy.
  • crowd: The appreciative Canadian crowd was buzzing about the final.
  • inquiry: ACTIVE REVIEWS can be used to generate lively and appreciative inquiries into living systems and their life-giving features.
  • comment: There she goes... The roar of her engine triggers many appreciative comments from the crowd around me.

Modifying Another Word

  • hugely: I am also hugely appreciative of the heroic efforts made by many supporters to make their presence felt in Genoa.
  • deeply: Ms Cornwell said: " I am deeply appreciative of the keepers of archives.
  • extremely: I am extremely appreciative for all the hard work that you, [ names given ] invested in my case.
  • highly: In the Old Club House a highly appreciative audience greeted Graeme's late night show.
  • especially: A younger person is likely to be especially appreciative of your support.
  • very: I am very appreciative of such a great forum in which to obtain legal advice.

Used with adjective complement

  • seem: At the Cycle Show the audience seemed far more appreciative, to me at least.
  • become: Today the English are widening their taste in food and becoming appreciative of Italian pizzas and pastas.
  • remain: But the Friday night crowd remained appreciative of what was a professional and honed performance.