appreciative

adjective

ap·​pre·​cia·​tive ə-ˈprē-shə-tiv  -ˈpri- 

 also  -ˈprē-shē-ˌā-

: having or showing appreciation

an appreciative audience

was appreciative of his good luck

appreciatively adverb

appreciativeness noun

Synonyms

• admiring
• applauding
• approbatory
• approving
• commendatory
• complimentary
• favorable
• friendly
• good
• positive

Examples of appreciative in a Sentence

his latest novel has received a number of appreciative reviews

very appreciative after we helped him change his flat tire

Recent Examples on the Web

The video captures a few seconds of the cat's bewilderment at being outside, then the owner opens the door, and the tabby runs into the house with an appreciative mewl. —Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024

Desmond placated her with love letters and appreciative messages, all the while pressuring her to pay the fund managers and fees. —Daryl Perry, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Oct. 2024

Regardless, Wade appeared to be genuinely appreciative of the gesture from his team. —Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2024

Springsteen, now 74, is feeling nostalgic, contemplative, appreciative and a little bit melancholy. —Karen Bliss, Billboard, 9 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1615, in the meaning defined above