appreciative
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
feeling or showing that you are thankful for something someone has done.
feeling or expressing gratitude or pleasure in response to a benefit or service.
Simple“The charity was very appreciative of the many donations they received.”
In context“The audience was highly appreciative of the performance, remaining in their seats to offer a standing ovation that lasted several minutes.”
PitfallI am appreciative for your help. I am appreciative of your help.Use the preposition 'of' after appreciative when naming the thing you are grateful for.
Antonymsungratefulunappreciative - 02 C1 Advanced
showing that you understand how good or important something is.
demonstrating a sensitive or knowledgeable understanding of the value or quality of something.
Simple“She has an appreciative eye for modern art and design.”
In context“An appreciative reader will notice the subtle literary references the author has woven throughout the first three chapters.”
UsageOften used before a noun to describe a person's taste or judgment.
Synonyms
“He made appreciative noises in all the right places.”
From appreciate + -ive.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.