Synonyms of appreciated

appreciated 1 of 2

adjective

as in admired

Related Words

• admired
• revered
• loved
• adored
• esteemed
• cherished
• relished
• beloved
• special
• favored
• treasured
• precious
• pet
• dear
• favorite
• preferred
• fond
• darling
• prized
• sweet
• fair-haired
• white-headed

Dissimilar Words

• disliked
• ignored
• despised
• hated
• detested
• loathed
• abhorred
• forgotten
• disfavored
• abandoned
• disdained
• alienated
• unbeloved
• abominated
• execrated
• estranged
• unfavorite

appreciated

2 of 2

verb

past tense of appreciate

1

as in increased

to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number

the value of that antique should appreciate over time

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increased
• rose
• expanded
• accelerated
• swelled
• multiplied
• climbed
• waxed
• intensified
• accumulated
• gained
• proliferated
• enlarged
• mounted
• escalated
• spread
• rolled up
• boomed
• ballooned
• mushroomed
• built up
• jumped
• snowballed
• surged
• skyrocketed
• burgeoned
• heightened
• redoubled
• peaked
• inflated
• rocketed
• distended
• puffed (up)
• blew up
• crested
• bulked
• crescendoed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• decreased
• diminished
• lessened
• contracted
• waned
• receded
• dwindled

2

as in valued

to hold dear

I appreciate my parents more than I can express

Synonyms & Similar Words

• valued
• loved
• treasured
• enjoyed
• admired
• cherished
• respected
• liked
• prized
• regarded
• relished
• revered
• reverenced
• delighted (in)
• venerated
• fancied
• set store by
• grooved (on)
• reveled (in)
• esteemed
• dug
• memorialized
• adored
• enshrined
• caressed
• idolized
• apprized
• worshipped
• doted (on)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hated
• undervalued
• despised
• detested
• loathed
• abhorred
• disvalued
• disdained
• scorned
• minimized
• abominated
• execrated
• sniffed (at)
• slighted
• disparaged
• snubbed
• depreciated
• scouted
• neglected
• belittled
• abandoned
• decried
• forgot
• put down
• deprecated
• wrote off
• high-hatted
• cried down
• bad-mouthed
• kissed off

3

as in understood

to have a clear idea of

I hope you appreciate just how much that collector's CD costs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• understood
• knew
• recognized
• deciphered
• comprehended
• grasped
• saw
• realized
• sensed
• discerned
• perceived
• got
• conceived
• assimilated
• made
• apprehended
• seized
• registered
• decoded
• dug
• caught on (to)
• tumbled (to)
• intuited
• made out
• beheld
• savvied
• picked up on
• grokked
• twigged
• caught
• absorbed
• cottoned (to or on to)
• digested
• cognized
• compassed
• took in
• penetrated
• fathomed
• pierced

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• missed
• misunderstood
• misinterpreted
• misconstrued
• misread
• misconceived
• mistook
• misapprehended
• misperceived

4

as in respected

to think very highly or favorably of

many great artists and musicians have not been appreciated in their own lifetimes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• admired
• respected
• regarded
• praised
• loved
• liked
• enjoyed
• considered
• commended
• valued
• applauded
• esteemed
• revered
• complimented
• venerated
• approved
• credited
• adored
• relished
• acclaimed
• savored
• favored
• reverenced
• delighted (in)
• set store by
• drank (in)
• fancied
• idolized
• reveled (in)
• worshipped
• cherished
• treasured
• accredited
• grooved (on)
• canonized
• prized
• dug
• hallowed
• deified
• doted (on)
• adulated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hated
• despised
• detested
• loathed
• abhorred
• dismissed
• disregarded
• disliked
• discounted
• disapproved
• frowned (on or upon)
• deplored
• disdained
• abominated
• execrated
• condemned
• scorned
• decried
• vilified
• discountenanced
• disfavored
• kissed off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of appreciated

Adjective

Capital gains taxes apply to profits taken from appreciated investments, and the tax rate depends on how long the investor has owned the asset. — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 26 July 2026

Also updated is the button layout, which is much appreciated (no more awkward reloading and vehicle boarding via the right front bumper, thank God), in addition to giving the Warthog traditional car controls, if that’s your preference. — Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

And its high-end bathroom amenities—like the Toto Neorest, Dyson hairdryer, Molton Bath products, and To Be Hawaii coconut & lavender-infused bath salts—were very much appreciated. — Ronee Uyeshiro, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026

His factual, honest, no-nonsense and consistently exceptional work is deeply appreciated. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026

Another giving strategy is to donate appreciated assets — like stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or real estate — directly to a charity of your choice. — Nick Perry, USA Today, 24 July 2026

Leo wants to be seen, heard, appreciated and, ideally, applauded before the night is over. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

One humble but much-appreciated side dish that’s always a welcome sight? — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 23 July 2026

But many appreciated understanding the thinking behind the work. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026

Verb

The hotel’s free shuttle service—to and from the Jetport, and around the city—is also appreciated. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026

Our older generations want to know that their belongings will be appreciated. — Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026

Companies want a successful hire and job seekers want to feel valued and appreciated during the process. — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

The 23-speaker Bang & Olufsen 3D audio system is superior, a symphony of sound envolopes the car, and it can be fully appreciated in the quiet-as-it-comes ride. — James Raia, Mercury News, 26 July 2026

Long before she was appreciated as a national treasure, Parton knew who was really in control of the performance. — Debbie Millman, Time, 25 July 2026

With origins in Spain, the style has become a go-to for editors, influencers, and celebrities alike — appreciated for its comfort and wearability in flat or high wedge form, on surfaces from concrete and grass to sand. — Sophie Dunne, Footwear News, 23 July 2026

Shoppers appreciated their versatility too, with several people noting that they can be worn to work or for running errands. — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

He is still appreciated at Chelsea and is in line to be included in the pre-season tour squad which leaves for Sydney on Friday. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 July 2026