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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Not everyone is appreciative of the government actions.
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Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 4 Apr. 2025
Shifting your mindset can help release unnecessary resentment and foster a more balanced, appreciative view of your relationship.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
And then toss in a few testimonials from appreciative customers.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
But Rozier remains appreciative for the small things.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
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Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 4 Apr. 2025
Shifting your mindset can help release unnecessary resentment and foster a more balanced, appreciative view of your relationship.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
And then toss in a few testimonials from appreciative customers.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
But Rozier remains appreciative for the small things.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
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 19 Apr. 2025.
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