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

• 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

Redditors in the comment section were appreciative of the woman’s lighthearted attitude about the mix-up and praised her for being understanding. —Emily Rella, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025

Stalker said the family is appreciative to the board and Estrada. —Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025

While immensely kind and appreciative to Marie, Polarity (Sean Patrick Thomas) and the gang for helping free him from a decades-long nightmare, Doug was not long for this world. —Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025

Salguero said the tenant was beyond appreciative for the help. —Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025

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