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

After the new chief’s private swearing in, Bass said she “was so appreciative of the way he handled everything.”

From Los Angeles Times

While appreciative, Gomes initially laughed off the suggestion.

From Los Angeles Times

At the final whistle of United’s 5-2 win over Leicester, Van Nistelrooy first shook the hand of vanquished opponent Steve Cooper, then he strode purposefully towards the centre circle, where he shook the hands of the officials, embraced his players and had a particularly appreciative hug with two-goal midfielder Casemiro.

From BBC

“It’s a very American story, showing things that we’re striving for in the country and around the world. Audiences were very appreciative of that.”

From Los Angeles Times

“They deserve our support and they keep fighting and I’m appreciative of our fans supporting our young men.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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