appreciative

adjective

ap·​pre·​cia·​tive ə-ˈprē-shə-tiv How to pronounce appreciative (audio) -ˈpri- How to pronounce appreciative (audio)
also -ˈprē-shē-ˌā-
Synonyms of appreciativenext
: having or showing appreciation
an appreciative audience
was appreciative of his good luck
appreciatively adverb
appreciativeness noun

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his latest novel has received a number of appreciative reviews very appreciative after we helped him change his flat tire
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In short, America is divided not because certain groups are souring on science, but because others are becoming more appreciative of its benefits. — Nicholas Florko, STAT, 10 Oct. 2026 The walls and ceilings are plastered in layers upon layers of dollar bills stapled down by appreciative customers. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for appreciative

Word History

First Known Use

1615, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of appreciative was in 1615

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“Appreciative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/appreciative. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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