adjective
definition
Showing appreciation or gratitude.
definition
Capable of showing appreciation.
Examples of appreciative in a Sentence
He opened the door for her with an appreciative smile.
It's made me cautious and appreciative of the importance of self-reliance.
Swift was another appreciative visitor.
I am extremely appreciative for all the hard work that you, [names given] invested in my case.
She glanced over Sarah's shoulder at Jackson who gave her an appreciative wink.
Today the English are widening their taste in food and becoming appreciative of Italian pizzas and pastas.
You will find a very appreciative crowd!
She watched him walk into the room, appreciative of his athletic frame.
In the Old Club House a highly appreciative audience greeted Graeme's late night show.
Robertson 's pedigree is undoubted and he does n't just give everything he 's got, he sucks an appreciative audience dry as well.
The show inspired a town, helped a grieving family move closer to healing, and aired in time to an appreciative audience in February of 2009.
I'd move on to someone who is more appreciative and will concentrate on you, and not the girlfriend!
To the contrary, the restaurant that saved the day... they gained thirty-odd thankful and appreciative patrons.
Many of her fans, who paid hundreds of dollars to hear her sing, weren't appreciative of the disruption in the entertainment.
Nick's father, Terry "Hulk" Hogan, commented that his youngest son who, before the accident and serving time in jail was, "…moving through life not real appreciative of things" is a changed man.
I am also hugely appreciative of the heroic efforts made by many supporters to make their presence felt in Genoa.
A younger person is likely to be especially appreciative of your support.
I am very appreciative of such a great forum in which to obtain legal advice.
At the Cycle Show the audience seemed far more appreciative, to me at least.
For you who aren't particularly appreciative of the hot hot, then do your gardening chores early in the morning.
We should think of him also as the creator and master of Latin style - and, moreover, not only as a great orator but as a just and appreciative critic of oratory.
Relating anecdotes with appreciative humour and fascinating dramatic skill, lie used them freely and effectively in conversation and argument.
This point of view was not widely shared even in circles appreciative of his actual work.
So there will be an active, thoughtful, appreciative, even analytical faculty present during most of meditative practice.
But the Friday night crowd remained appreciative of what was a professional and honed performance.
The photo shows an appreciative audience during the day.
It's brutal, even barbaric, yet one can't help watching it with some sort of appreciative grin.
Captain Rhian Williams duly received the League Shield from RFU President Gill Burns before an appreciative crowd on the pitch after the match.
A group of Harlequin rasboras are peaceful, pretty and small, and particularly appreciative of a current to play in.
Every once in a while somebody comes along via BE and leaves an appreciative comment.
The anonymous objections are very much the statement of common-sense against philosophy; those of Caterus criticize the Cartesian argument from the traditional theology of the church; those of Arnauld are an appreciative inquiry into the bearings and consequences of the meditations for religion and morality; while those of Hobbes (q.v.) and Gassendi - both somewhat senior to Descartes and with a dogmatic system of their own already formed - are a keen assault upon the spiritualism of the Cartesian position from a generally " sensational " standpoint.
Huxley, to the delight of an appreciative audience, delivered at the Royal College of Surgeons of England a course of lectures on birds, and a few weeks after presented an abstract of his researches to the Zoological Society, in whose Proceedings for the same year it will be found printed (pp. 415-472) as a paper " On the Classification of Birds, and on the taxonomic value of the modifications of certain of the cranial bones observable in that Class."
Besides mentioning the encouragement bestowed by leading Germans like Goethe, Herder, Raumer, etc., on Czech poets and scholars, the book gives an appreciative account of the Emperor Joseph.
Boris smiled circumspectly, so that it might be taken as ironical or appreciative according to the way the joke was received.
A group of harlequin rasboras are peaceful, pretty and small, and particularly appreciative of a current to play in.
Seniors are especially appreciative of thoughtful gifts that make them smile and feel appreciated, and also gifts that improve their quality of life.
Most genealogy look-ups are done by people who are donating their time, and it's important to be appreciative of their work.
Children, perhaps because of their vivid imaginations, tend to be especially appreciative of towel origami.
She credits her start to her grandmother who taught her how to sew, and is appreciative of her loyal client base that continually motivates her with new ideas and requests for sensible summer baby wear.
While you can't expect much in the way of comfort while wearing it, you can expect a lot of appreciative looks, and you must expect to have a lot of photos taken whether or not you are modeling.
Your sweetheart will be appreciative of your effort to make a romantic dinner regardless of how the meal turns out.
Be sure to include some kind and appreciative words.
Romance is an art form, and Gemini is very appreciative of the arts.
As long as Capricorn is devoted and appreciative of Scorpio's attributes, there will be harmony in the kingdom.
It'll be a great romance, and the romance will endure as long as the object of his desire is kind and appreciative.
Libra likes to surprise you and will always enjoy your excitement and appreciative thanks.
The young actor remains super appreciative of all his fans though, calling them "passionate" and "intense" and crediting them for all the characters popularity.
While spending a lot of money on a spa vacation or aerial trip over the Grand Canyon are certainly events of a lifetime, most mothers are equally appreciative of gifts that are handmade or were designed just for them.
Keeping your breasts in check will help reduce stares and comments-both appreciative and otherwise.
Cynthia and her husband were appreciative of his efforts, which Dean knew came as much from nerves over his pending jury duty as early morning kindness.