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

Watch the video above to hear the appreciative words that left a father in tears. —Allison Moses, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025

Grab a few of these plaid sherpa blankets at Home Depot for under $20 each to have on hand for appreciative guests. —Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025

Hart and Weir sat together at a front table taking in the 16 performances feting them with Hart often smiling broadly and swaying along while Weir appeared more stoic, though appreciative. —Melinda Newman, Billboard, 1 Feb. 2025

Everyone is very appreciative of all the support we've been shown. —Janet W. Lee, NPR, 18 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1615, in the meaning defined above