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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In addition to her act of kindness, Cabrera is appreciative of the connection and collaboration she’s received through social media, when it’s used in a positive way.
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Ashley Vega, People.com, 26 June 2025
There were spectacular shots in front of an appreciative Headingley audience as England galloped along at close to five runs an over, throwing away many of their wickets along the way, as is their wont, before eventually being dismissed six runs short of India’s 471.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 22 June 2025
Friends of San Pasqual Academy was one of the many recipients and are very appreciative of being selected by the generous members of the Women’s Fund, according to a news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025
After announcing on Monday, June 2, that her 16-year-old son Weston had died, the 16 and Pregnant star, 33, shared a new post on Facebook and noted that she's been appreciative of all the support she's received in the past few days.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 4 June 2025
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Ashley Vega, People.com, 26 June 2025
There were spectacular shots in front of an appreciative Headingley audience as England galloped along at close to five runs an over, throwing away many of their wickets along the way, as is their wont, before eventually being dismissed six runs short of India’s 471.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 22 June 2025
Friends of San Pasqual Academy was one of the many recipients and are very appreciative of being selected by the generous members of the Women’s Fund, according to a news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025
After announcing on Monday, June 2, that her 16-year-old son Weston had died, the 16 and Pregnant star, 33, shared a new post on Facebook and noted that she's been appreciative of all the support she's received in the past few days.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 4 June 2025
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“Appreciative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/appreciative. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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