adjective B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

appreciative

uh-PREE-shuh-tihv

Appreciative (adjective) means feeling or showing gratitude and recognition of value. Example: “The audience was warm and appreciative throughout the show.”

adjective

Feeling or showing gratitude and recognition of value.

"The audience was warm and appreciative throughout the show."

"She gave an appreciative nod after tasting the dish."

How to Use Appreciative

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishGrateful, or clearly showing that you value something.

Common pairings

appreciative audience appreciative of the effort

Word Forms

more appreciative comparative, most appreciative superlative

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Etymology

From English appreciate + -ive.

Rhymes for appreciative

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “appreciative” mean?

The word “appreciative” means feeling or showing gratitude and recognition of value. In plain terms, grateful, or clearly showing that you value something.

How do you pronounce “appreciative”?

“Appreciative” is pronounced uh-PREE-shuh-tihv (/əˈpɹi.ʃətɪv/ in IPA).

How do you use “appreciative” in a sentence?

Here is “appreciative” used in a sentence: “The audience was warm and appreciative throughout the show.”

What part of speech is “appreciative”?

“Appreciative” is an adjective.

Is “appreciative” a common word?

“Appreciative” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.