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

If your child accomplished something great, here's how to offer praise while keeping them humble, modest, and appreciative. —Wayne Parker, Parents, 8 Mar. 2026

The Rooftop Beverly Hills is a chic spot full of comfy couches in dark green where chef Peleg Miron’s team serve up lobster burgers, crispy tuna rice, and more to an appreciative crowd. —Tim Chester, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026

Fans are appreciative about having a plan in place, but their grace will only extend so far — especially if the plan does not yield results. —Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2026

With Spoelstra appreciative of the emotional drain of the experience, as well as the eventual exhilaration. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 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