ap·pre·cia·tive

[uh-pree-shuh-tiv, -shee-uh-, -shee-ey-]
adjective
feeling or showing appreciation: an appreciative audience at the concert.

Origin:
1690–1700; appreciate + -ive

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
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appreciative or appreciatory (əˈpriːʃɪətɪv, -ʃə-) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
feeling, expressing, or capable of appreciation
 
appreciatory or appreciatory
 
adj
 
ap'preciatively or appreciatory
 
adv
 
ap'preciatorily or appreciatory
 
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ap'preciativeness or appreciatory
 
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Word Origin & History

appreciative
1650s (implied in appreciatively); see appreciate + -ive.
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Example sentences
It somehow helps to keep us grounded and appreciative of each other.
It is amazing and appreciative to reach such great advance in so short period.
Such a bill as outlined is a distinct advance in the right direction and invites appreciative and friendly criticism.
The audience was a large, first-night gathering, appreciative of the many excellences of the performance.
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