appreciatively

Example Sentences

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He knew what he was saying when he wrote appreciatively to Edward Jenner, the English physician who discovered vaccination, that “medicine has never before produced any single improvement of such utility.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

Now she waxes appreciatively about the beauty in John Adams’ writing.

From Salon • Oct. 13, 2024

Fans also responded appreciatively to his off-balance rainbow from the baseline near the left corner.

From Washington Times • Oct. 31, 2023

Nodding appreciatively toward the cargo of Sierra snowmelt flowing high and fast through the repaired section of channel on Thursday, he added, “Our crews did a great job.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2023

Crabbe and Goyle were chuckling appreciatively at his words.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling