appreciating

ADJECTIVE

realizing

Synonyms

STRONG

apprehending comprehending discerning finding grasping knowing perceiving recognizing

WEAK

being aware

ADJECTIVE

sympathetic

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affectionate bleeding-heart caring compassionate interested loving responsive sensitive supportive thoughtful warm

WEAK

all heart benign benignant commiserating comprehending condoling considerate having heart in right place kind kindhearted kindly pitying soft softhearted sympathizing tender understanding vicarious warmhearted

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cold cool disliking indifferent insensitive mean uncaring unfeeling unsusceptible

WEAK

callous disagreeable merciless unconcerned unfriendly unsociable unsympathetic

ADJECTIVE

thanking

Synonyms

WEAK

acknowledging appreciation giving thanks

Antonyms

WEAK

critical disparaging finding fault

Example Sentences

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Backstage, the King toured the company's costume department, describing the pieces as "brilliant" and was seen sharing a laugh while appreciating a replica crown.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Last month, UBS analyst Jay Sole argued that investors weren’t fully appreciating the positive impact AI will have on retailers, as he sees it increasing sales without a commensurate rise in costs.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

The yen strengthened after the outcome, briefly appreciating to near 158.90 against the dollar from around 159.50 before the decision.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

When homes no longer feel like appreciating assets, consumers stop behaving like they are.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

I followed her silently, appreciating the new perspective.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

appreciating

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