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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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 Gianttos adds that Naroditsky’s family is appreciative of the memorial and fellowship. — Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2026 The program including a selection of Broadway tunes old and new, was delivered with flair to an appreciative audience. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026 Much has changed, but Europeans remain appreciative of the simple and unchanging rhythms of the natural world, including the coming and passing of the season’s longest day. — Thomas A. Dubois, The Conversation, 17 June 2026 That honor seemed to leave the Blue Jays pitcher both appreciative and somewhat surprised. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for appreciative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciative
  1. positive
  2. thankful
  3. favorable
  4. grateful
  5. good
Adjective
  • Ismaila Sarr’s start and goal in a 2-1 friendly win against Fulham last Friday is also a positive.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Because mortgage lenders often require these accounts to hold far more money than a single upcoming payment, these escrow accounts often carry large positive balances.
    — P.R. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of positive
Adjective
  • The Knicks have one of their toughest stretches of the season rolling right into the holidays, but there’s one thing — aside from a championship, of course — the team can be thankful for.
    — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • But for now, the family is living inside their bait shop next door, brokenhearted but thankful to be alive.
    — Christopher DeRose, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of thankful
Adjective
  • The mayors coalition argues that while any type of bond is not always favorable, addressing the state's housing crisis is necessary.
    — Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The senior Canadian official said the emerging agreement would provide greater certainty, protect Canada’s dairy sector and jobs threatened by the new tariffs, and preserve what Ottawa considers favorable trade terms with the United States.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of favorable
Adjective
  • Nathan's grateful family said the ordeal became an important life lesson.
    — Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Ford is equally grateful for the difference the app has made for the business.
    — Andrea Hsu, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of grateful
Adjective
  • Max’s arrival is particularly propitious because Max is still sore from Nathan’s betrayal, so if Max can get on Joe’s good side by respecting his authority, Joe can reward him with the lead position.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The offense has all the pieces to be one of the league’s best.
    — Jon Machota, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of good

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“Appreciative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciative. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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