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 of appreciative

• positive
• favorable
• good

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

Lately, though, some of the brand’s content has found an appreciative audience among people who believe the United States would be better off without immigrants and people of color. —Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 23 Mar. 2026

The co-directors and producer Sarah Strunin spoke to an appreciative Copenhagen audience after a screening early this week. —Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026

Despite landing in Sacramento, the Horned Frogs still were appreciative of reaching another NCAA Tournament and hosting the first two rounds in Fort Worth. —Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026

After scoring a more mortal 21 points in Thursday’s 112-105 win against Milwaukee – the Heat’s seventh victory in a row – Adebayo was circumspect, appreciative and reflective about making history. —Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026

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