Synonyms for

Appreciative

Verb / ʌˈpri:ʃi:ˌeɪtɪv / / ʌˈpri:ʃjʌtɪv / Another word for appreciative — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

feeling or showing gratitude or pleasure

Synonyms & similar words

grateful thankful obliged pleased delighted content satisfied glad happy joyful elated thrilled ecstatic overjoyed gratified charmed enchanted enjoying loving admiring

Synonyms by register

Formal

grateful thankful obliged

Informal

thankful glad pleased

Literary

beholden indebted

Antonyms

unappreciative ungrateful discontented displeased dissatisfied indifferent

Common collocations

  • deeply appreciative
  • very appreciative
  • truly appreciative
  • greatly appreciative
  • appreciative of the help
  • appreciative of your efforts
  • appreciative of the gift

Word family

noun appreciation
verb appreciate
adverb appreciatively

Usage note

Often followed by 'of' to specify what one is appreciative towards. It generally carries a positive connotation of recognizing value or kindness.

Example sentences

  1. She was appreciative of the kind gesture.
  2. He was appreciative of the opportunity to learn something new.
  3. The audience was appreciative of the performer's talent.
  4. I am appreciative of the support from my family and friends.
  5. The students were appreciative of their teacher's help.

Quotes

  • Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.
  • Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.
  • Appreciation can make a day, even change a life. Your willingness to put it into words is all that is necessary.

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