appreciatory
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of appreciatory
First recorded in 1810–20; appreciate + -ory 1
Example Sentences
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Eminem received acclaim from some hip-hop stars and online commentators, and even an appreciatory tweet from Kaepernick.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 11, 2017
When he first heard the overture in concert in 1860, he was "ravished and flooded" by it, as he told the composer in an appreciatory letter.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 11, 2010
The piano was delightful; she was tingling to make the most of her opportunity, and played the introductory bars with a dainty finish which brought Miss Caldecott’s eyes upon her with an appreciatory flash.
From The Daughters of a Genius by Vaizey, George de Horne, Mrs.
"Some Sonnets of Sir Philip Sydney" gives a dozen of Sidney's sonnets with appreciatory comment.
From Charles Lamb by Jerrold, Walter
Diana watched the rapidly moving, compact square eagerly with appreciatory eyes—it was a beautiful sight.
From The Sheik by Hull, E. M. (Edith Maude)
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