APPRECIATIVELY Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

appreciatively

adverb

Definition of appreciatively next

as in positively

in an approving manner he tasted the wine appreciatively as his host looked on

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Recent Examples of appreciatively As Sarkozy notes appreciatively in his book, Le Pen, unlike many other political luminaries, came out in support of him after his sentencing. —

Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 17 Jan. 2026 This analysis was then repeated by journalists like Jonathan Rauch, who appreciatively cited Sides’s postmortem in an article published by the Brookings Institution. —

Jason Blakely, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025 Speaking from his longtime home in La Quinta, near Palm Springs, Reid chuckled appreciatively when reminded of the late Franklin’s praise for him. —

George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciatively

Adverb

Stepping out on the red carpet on May 23, Longoria opted for a golden strapless gown that was positively dripping in sequins.

— Meg Walters, InStyle, 24 May 2026
And absolutely, positively not true.

— David Remnick, New Yorker, 22 May 2026