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Synonyms & Similar Words
grateful
thankful
appreciative
recognition
admiration
approval
praise
commendation
acknowledgment
respect
regard
esteem
valuation
worth
value
cherished
prized
treasured
valued
honored
revered
venerated
esteemed
respected
liked
loved
adored
cherished
delighted
pleased
satisfied
content
ecstatic
thrilled
overjoyed
jubilant
elated.
Meaning of Appreciative
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "appreciative" refers to a person who is grateful or thankful for something, or who shows appreciation for someone or something.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines "appreciative" as feeling or showing gratitude or pleasure because of someone's actions or qualities.
- Cambridge Dictionary describes "appreciative" as showing that you are grateful or pleased about something.
Example Uses
- The audience was appreciative of the musician's talent, giving her a standing ovation after the performance.
- She was appreciative of her colleague's help, and made sure to thank him for his support.
- The students were appreciative of the teacher's effort to explain the difficult concept in a simple way.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
ungrateful
thankless
unappreciative
dismissive
disdainful
disapproving
scornful
contemptuous
derisive
mocking
sarcastic
critical
disinterested
indifferent
apathetic
unresponsive
unconcerned
unthankful
insensitive
cold
distant.