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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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They say it was tedious work that made them disciplined, punctual and appreciative of the value of a hard-earned dollar.

From Los Angeles Times

Hodgkinson still managed to salvage silverware from her challenging 2025 by making the world podium in Tokyo six months ago and is ultimately appreciative of the perspective that setback has given her.

From BBC

"We have been in touch with the White House and we are appreciative and grateful for the communication we have had, but the timing just didn't work," the Thunder told The Athletic in a statement.

From Barron's

She said: "I'm overwhelmed, deeply appreciative... Eternally grateful, incredibly proud."

From BBC

At True/False, it finds a properly appreciative home.

From The Wall Street Journal

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