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
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Feeling or showing gratitude and recognition of value.
"be appreciative of something"
"The audience was warm and appreciative throughout the show."
"She gave an appreciative nod after tasting the dish."
How to use appreciative
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGrateful, or clearly showing that you value something.
Common pairings
appreciative audience
appreciative of the effort
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more appreciative
- Superlative
- most appreciative
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The audience was warm and _____ throughout the show.
Etymology
From English appreciate + -ive.
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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.
