Definitions

appreciative

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

ADJECTIVE

thankful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

grateful responsive

WEAK

beholden indebted obliged

Antonyms

WEAK

ignorant neglectful unappreciative ungrateful

ADJECTIVE

understanding, recognizing worth

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admiring affectionate aware cognizant conscious considerate enthusiastic friendly generous keen knowledgeable mindful perceptive pleased receptive respectful responsive supportive sympathetic

WEAK

alive cooperative cordial enlightened favorable kindly magnanimous regardful satisfied sensitive understanding

Antonyms

STRONGEST

antagonistic cold cool ignorant inattentive indifferent insensitive mean selfish unaware unconscious unenthusiastic unfeeling unfriendly uninformed unmindful unreceptive unresponsive unsociable

WEAK

neglectful unappreciative ungrateful

Example Sentences

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Hudson said she was appreciative of the school’s quick action regarding temporary facilities that allowed the school to reopen.

From Los Angeles Times

“At the end of the day, obviously I’m very appreciative of New England for giving me a shot in this league,” Stidham said.

From The Wall Street Journal

“You can say yes, and we will be very appreciative,” he continued, “or you can say no, and we will remember.”

From Los Angeles Times

“You can say ‘yes’ and we will be very appreciative.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I’m definitely honored and appreciative, but I love this game, so hopefully I get more of those.”

From Los Angeles Times

appreciative

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