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appreciative

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

feeling or showing appreciation: an appreciative audience at the concert.

Words related to appreciative

warmly, passionately, respectfully, zealously, earnestly, reverently, longingly, affectionately, admiringly, fondly, kindly, generously, loyally, adoringly, ardently, attentively, considerately, devotedly, endearingly, fervently

Words nearby appreciative

appraisal drilling, appraise, appreciable, appreciate, appreciation, appreciative, appreciatory, apprehend, apprehensible, apprehension, apprehensive

Origin of appreciative

First recorded in 1690–1700; appreciate + -ive

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British Dictionary definitions for appreciatively

appreciative

appreciatory

/ (əˈpriːʃɪətɪv, -ʃə-) /

adjective

feeling, expressing, or capable of appreciation

Derived forms of appreciative

appreciatively or appreciatorily, adverbappreciativeness, noun
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