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
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
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There were some people who were critical of her observations, but most people were appreciative of her sharing the good and the things that could be better.
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
Teachers have been overly appreciative of the donation, Bembenek said.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The senior pup has also found an appreciative fan base on social media.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Zegras seems appreciative of the way Tocchet has not tried to alter the way anyone conducts themselves off the ice or around their teammates.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
Teachers have been overly appreciative of the donation, Bembenek said.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The senior pup has also found an appreciative fan base on social media.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Zegras seems appreciative of the way Tocchet has not tried to alter the way anyone conducts themselves off the ice or around their teammates.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
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 15 Oct. 2025.
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