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Meaning of appreciative
having a feeling of gratitude or appreciation
Etymology of appreciative
The word "appreciative" originated in the mid-17th century from the Latin "appreciari," meaning "to set a price on" or "to appreciate," which is derived from "pretium," meaning "price"
Historically, the term was used to describe the act of setting a value or price on something, but over time, its meaning evolved to encompass a sense of gratitude or admiration
Synonyms
grateful
thankful
appreciative
admiring
adoring
affectionate
fond
devoted
enthusiastic
excited
thrilled
delighted
pleased
satisfied
content
complacent
flattering
praising
commendatory
laudatory
eulogistic
panegyric
encomiastic
celebratory
honoring
respectful
reverent
awed
impressed
thankful
obliged
indebted
recognizing
acknowledging
valuing
esteeming
respecting
admiring
liking
loving
cherishing
treasuring
prizing
honoring
Definitions
- Having a feeling of gratitude or appreciation for something or someone
- * Showing that you appreciate or value something or someone
Usage Examples
- The audience was appreciative of the performer's efforts and gave her a standing ovation
- * She was appreciative of the help she received from her colleagues during the difficult project
- * The tourists were appreciative of the local guide's knowledge and insights about the city's history
Antonyms
ungrateful
thankless
unappreciative
dismissive
disdainful
contemptuous
scornful
disdainful
disapproving
disenchanted
disillusioned
dissatisfied
discontent
unhappy
displeased
irritated
annoyed
resentful
bitter
hostile
negative
critical
discrediting
disparaging
belittling
mocking
ridiculing
sarcastic