appreciation

noun

ap·​pre·​ci·​a·​tion ə-ˌprē-shē-ˈā-shən 

-ˌpri-,

 also  -ˌprē-sē-

1

a

: a feeling or expression of admiration, approval, or gratitude

I want to express my appreciation for all you've done.

a small token of our appreciation

b

: judgment, evaluation

especially : a favorable critical estimate

c

: sensitive awareness

especially : recognition of aesthetic values

a class in music appreciation

2

: increase in value

Synonyms

• account
• admiration
• esteem
• estimation
• favor
• regard
• respect

Examples of appreciation in a Sentence

You've been so generous, and I'd like to show my appreciation by cooking a meal for you.

She's shown little appreciation for the effort you've made.

I'm not sure you have an appreciation of the complexity of the situation.

I've gained an appreciation for the skills involved in the game.

Recent Examples on the Web

Yet not a sound emerges from the baying mob, which has been instructed to pantomime their appreciation noiselessly. —Charlie Campbell, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025

Actress and comedian Mindy Kaling, 45, who is friends with Teigen and husband John Legend, 46, added her own appreciation of Luna. —Clare Fisher, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025

Reply to comments and DMs, but also interact with your audience’s content to show appreciation. —Tonia Ryan, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025

Zarin wanted to not only witness the historic event but also show her appreciation for Trump's support of Israel. —Tracy Wright, Fox News, 23 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

see appreciate

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

Phrases Containing appreciation

• in appreciation of