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

Derived Forms

• apˈpreciativeness, noun
• apˈpreciatively, adverb

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of appreciative¹

First recorded in 1690–1700; appreciate + -ive

Example Sentences

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

From Washington Post

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

From Washington Post

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

From Washington Post

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.

From TechCrunch

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

From TechCrunch

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• admiring
• affectionate
• aware
• cognizant
• conscious
• considerate
• enthusiastic
• friendly
• generous
• keen
• knowledgeable
• mindful
• perceptive
• pleased
• receptive
• respectful
• responsive
• supportive
• sympathetic