appreciative

adjective

ə-ˈprē-shə-tiv How to pronounce appreciative (audio)
Definition of appreciativenext
1
as in positive
expressing approval his latest novel has received a number of appreciative reviews

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Relevance

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2
as in thankful
feeling or expressing gratitude very appreciative after we helped him change his flat tire

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Recent Examples of appreciative More than 80 employees reacted with approving emojis, and the first reply was excited and appreciative. — Garrison Lovely, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for appreciative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciative
  1. positive
  2. thankful
  3. favorable
  4. grateful
  5. good
Adjective
  • Carls pointed out that in the huddle during the timeouts, Campbell stayed upbeat and positive.
    — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • In May, Filosa laid out a five-year plan to achieve positive free cash flow by 2027.
    — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of positive
Adjective
  • But my objection is drowned out by my Lucid Dream Doula, snapping at me to be thankful for the networking opportunity.
    — Julie Klausner, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The cousin was thankful, but the Rev got the message that the family didn’t need financial help.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of thankful
Adjective
  • The district was widely viewed as more favorable to Republicans following redistricting, but Singer expressed confidence that his support extends beyond GOP voters.
    — Abby Dodge, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Having an audience will yield a favorable or adverse outcome, and that outcome hinges largely on one’s ability to impress, or at least satisfy, those who sit in judgment.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of favorable
Adjective
  • On Monday morning, Sundin was grateful the church building avoided major structural damage, because the vehicle narrowly missed a column.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow was grateful to the first lady.
    — BEN FINLEY, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of grateful
Adjective
  • While the bathrooms in most accommodations feature walk-in showers, a few of the upstairs rooms have bathtubs, making those rooms a good choice for families.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Thunder star Jalen Williams, the team’s second-leading scorer and best all-around defender during its title run two seasons ago, fractured a fibula and dislocated his left ankle in a gruesome injury Sunday.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of good

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“Appreciative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciative. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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