appreciative
adjective
ap·pre·cia·tive
ə-ˈprē-shə-tiv 
-ˈpri-
-ˈpri-
also -ˈprē-shē-ˌā-
: having or showing appreciation
an appreciative audience
was appreciative of his good luck
appreciatively
adverb
appreciativeness
noun
Synonyms
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
Kel Mitchell is appreciative of his devoted fanbase.
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Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
The brick-and-mortar site has been operating for a little over a month, and Bahati has been appreciative of the patronage that Crystal Nugs has received.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 3 May 2024
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Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
The brick-and-mortar site has been operating for a little over a month, and Bahati has been appreciative of the patronage that Crystal Nugs has received.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 3 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for appreciative
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“Appreciative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/appreciative. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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