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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No words were said, only appreciative glances exchanged.
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Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 27 Apr. 2025
Since welcoming Noah, Big Sean has become more mindful and appreciative of his surroundings.
—Katie Mannion, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Despite the Trump administration's cuts, private U.S. citizens are generous and the group is deeply appreciative, Habib says.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 15 Apr. 2025
In all, the tribal leaders were resoundingly appreciative of Kennedy's visit, which was part of his first major trip as HHS secretary.
—Cheyenne Haslett, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2025
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Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 27 Apr. 2025
Since welcoming Noah, Big Sean has become more mindful and appreciative of his surroundings.
—Katie Mannion, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Despite the Trump administration's cuts, private U.S. citizens are generous and the group is deeply appreciative, Habib says.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 15 Apr. 2025
In all, the tribal leaders were resoundingly appreciative of Kennedy's visit, which was part of his first major trip as HHS secretary.
—Cheyenne Haslett, ABC News, 10 Apr. 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 4 May. 2025.
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