appreciatory
[ uh-pree-shee-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, -shuh- ]
adjective
Origin of appreciatory
1First recorded in 1810–20; appreciate + -ory1
Other words from appreciatory
- ap·pre·ci·a·to·ri·ly, adverb
Words Nearby appreciatory
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How to use appreciatory in a sentence
It is a highly favorable notice, and, as far as it goes, appreciatory.
George Eliot's Life, Vol. II (of 3) | George EliotBut she was already reading the brief article aloud, slowly but with appreciatory expression.
'Smiles' | Eliot H. RobinsonShe was a rara avis in terris and excited any amount of appreciatory and depreciatory comment.
The Swan and Her Crew | George Christopher DaviesHe deprecated any remarks appreciatory of his wonderful services.
T. De Witt Talmage | T. De Witt Talmage
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