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

But at the same time, very grateful now looking back, and appreciative of everybody that was there with me with the process. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2026

Every German score elicited huge cheers from the appreciative home fans at the Berlin Arena, particularly in the first half. — Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026

Din-Mbuh, a senior defensive tackle from Aledo, was appreciative of playing in front of hometown fans on an international stage and also had a message for the Tar Heels. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026

Residents, even those appreciative for Congresswoman Frederica Wilson’s 15-year tenure, are ready for a change. — Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1615, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for appreciative

• allocative
• appellative
• applicative
• commutative
• connotative
• copulative
• degradative
• dissipative
• educative
• exudative
• facultative
• imitative