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

“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

In an interview, she said she was appreciative of Los Angeles officials, including Mayor Karen Bass, the City Council and the Los Angeles Police Department.

From Los Angeles Times

Marshall McClain, president of the union that represents Airport Police officers, said he was “appreciative” of Mayor Karen Bass’ willingness to negotiate the ballot language with the union.

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