appreciative
feeling or showing appreciation: an appreciative audience at the concert.
Origin of appreciative
1Other words from appreciative
- ap·pre·cia·tive·ly, adverb
- ap·pre·cia·tive·ness, noun
- non·ap·pre·cia·tive, adjective
- non·ap·pre·cia·tive·ly, adverb
- non·ap·pre·cia·tive·ness, noun
- o·ver·ap·pre·cia·tive, adjective
- o·ver·ap·pre·cia·tive·ly, adverb
- o·ver·ap·pre·cia·tive·ness, noun
- un·ap·pre·cia·tive, adjective
- un·ap·pre·cia·tive·ly, adverb
- un·ap·pre·cia·tive·ness, noun
Words Nearby appreciative
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How to use appreciative in a sentence
George always sounds sincerely appreciative, even though he must have heard every compliment a million times.
The ‘Factor’ host told an appreciative audience of Manhattan ‘folks’ Wednesday what he really thinks of his coworkers.
Filat said Moldova was appreciative of U.S. assistance but more help, especially on the security side, would surely be welcomed.
I am so appreciative for the ability to be able to provide services, as every affiliate is.
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At the same time he is appreciative and very amusing, and one has no chance to indulge in melancholy with him.
Music-Study in Germany | Amy FayThe soul, instinctively appreciative of beauty, will under the most adverse circumstances, evoke congenial visions.
Madame Roland, Makers of History | John S. C. AbbottLee realized the wonderful honor for which he had been selected and was deeply appreciative.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia | Dorothy M. TorpeyHis prediction was verified after all, and never did I have a more intelligent and appreciative audience.
Friend Mac Donald | Max O'RellHis voice and manners were pleasing, and his estimate of himself was sufficiently modest to make him an appreciative listener.
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British Dictionary definitions for appreciative
appreciatory
/ (əˈpriːʃɪətɪv, -ʃə-) /
feeling, expressing, or capable of appreciation
Derived forms of appreciative
- appreciatively or appreciatorily, adverb
- appreciativeness, noun
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