appreciative
adjective
ap·pre·cia·tive
ə-ˈprē-shə-tiv 
-ˈpri-
-ˈpri-
also -ˈprē-shē-ˌā-
: having or showing appreciation
an appreciative audience
was appreciative of his good luck
appreciatively
adverb
appreciativeness
noun
Examples of appreciative in a Sentence
his latest novel has received a number of appreciative reviews
very appreciative after we helped him change his flat tire
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Despite those challenges, Thomas has remained deeply appreciative of the experience.
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Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
While reflecting on his experience in the popular horror franchise with his role in Bloodline, Scott was still appreciative of the opportunity early in his acting career.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 3 May 2026
His family had French roots and were deeply appreciative of good food and the ritual of eating.
—Emily Bloch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
His appreciative boss gave him the rest of the day off.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
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Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
While reflecting on his experience in the popular horror franchise with his role in Bloodline, Scott was still appreciative of the opportunity early in his acting career.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 3 May 2026
His family had French roots and were deeply appreciative of good food and the ritual of eating.
—Emily Bloch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
His appreciative boss gave him the rest of the day off.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for appreciative
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“Appreciative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/appreciative. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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