Definitions

appreciative

[uh-pree-shuh-tiv, -shee-uh-, -shee-ey-] / əˈpri ʃə tɪv, -ʃi ə-, -ʃiˌeɪ- /

ADJECTIVE

thankful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

grateful responsive

WEAK

beholden indebted obliged

Antonyms

WEAK

ignorant neglectful unappreciative ungrateful

ADJECTIVE

understanding, recognizing worth

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admiring affectionate aware cognizant conscious considerate enthusiastic friendly generous keen knowledgeable mindful perceptive pleased receptive respectful responsive supportive sympathetic

WEAK

alive cooperative cordial enlightened favorable kindly magnanimous regardful satisfied sensitive understanding

Antonyms

STRONGEST

antagonistic cold cool ignorant inattentive indifferent insensitive mean selfish unaware unconscious unenthusiastic unfeeling unfriendly uninformed unmindful unreceptive unresponsive unsociable

WEAK

neglectful unappreciative ungrateful

Example Sentences

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While many Americans are still pessimistic about difficult challenges in their lives, their attitudes overall are hopeful and appreciative.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Beatles sound like they are genuinely appreciative, just not entirely sold on the need to express their thanks in this particular manner.

From Salon

As for the camp factor, many massive understatements in the script will trigger appreciative howls of laughter.

From The Wall Street Journal

Charlie is last seen alone on stage, performing a comedy set to an appreciative crowd, and the credits roll.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I don't think there was anyone in a Newcastle United shirt who didn't get fed and watered that night. They were just really appreciative that we were enjoying their city."

From BBC

appreciative

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