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 message drew extended applause from the appreciative audience. —Paul Harris, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025

Henrichs is appreciative of those who have taken care of him. —Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025

Callie Strock, a representative for Kim, said the congresswoman was appreciative of the work of advocates on healthcare issues. —Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2025

On Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky again expressed gratitude to Trump, after he was accused of not being appreciative enough during their disastrous Oval Office meeting. —Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 13 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1615, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for appreciative

• allocative
• appellative
• commutative
• connotative
• copulative
• degradative
• dissipative
• educative
• exudative
• facultative
• imitative
• infiltrative