appreciative
pronunciation
How to pronounce appreciative in British English:
UK [əˈpri:ʃətɪv]
How to pronounce appreciative in American English:
US [əˈpriʃətɪv, -ʃiˌetɪv]
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- Adjective:
- feeling or expressive of gratitude
- having or showing appreciation or a favorable critical judgment or opinion
Word Origin
- appreciative (adj.)
- 1650s (implied in appreciatively); see appreciate + -ive. Related: Appreciativeness.
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Example
- 1. She won 't be appreciative of his efforts .
- 2. I told how appreciative I was of here thoughtfulness .
- 3. Rahman was equally appreciative .
- 4. I am very much appreciative to your kindness .
- 5. I 'm very appreciative of all the support you 've given me .