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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Grohl described the conversation as direct and appreciative.
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 22 Feb. 2026
During his very first talk show appearance onThe Ellen Show that same year, Dane joked about the famous scene and the use of double-stick tape to an audience of screaming women, clearly enjoying the crowd's appreciative mewls and hollers.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026
San Jose Jazz has turned the appreciative head nod into a major initiative with the New Works Festival, a concert series showcasing artists who’ve received commissions from the organization.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
In her sleeveless silver jumpsuit, Duff – who is also a mom of four – was visibly appreciative of the crowd reception blasted her direction.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 22 Feb. 2026
During his very first talk show appearance onThe Ellen Show that same year, Dane joked about the famous scene and the use of double-stick tape to an audience of screaming women, clearly enjoying the crowd's appreciative mewls and hollers.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026
San Jose Jazz has turned the appreciative head nod into a major initiative with the New Works Festival, a concert series showcasing artists who’ve received commissions from the organization.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
In her sleeveless silver jumpsuit, Duff – who is also a mom of four – was visibly appreciative of the crowd reception blasted her direction.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
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 25 Feb. 2026.
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