appreciative
word
Definition
Feeling or showing gratitude or thanks for something. It can also mean recognizing the value or good qualities of someone or something.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both formal and informal contexts. Commonly paired with 'for' (e.g., 'appreciative of your help'). Not the same as 'appreciated' (which describes the person receiving thanks). Can describe a person's attitude or response.
Spanish: agradecido - apreciativoPortuguese (BR): agradecido - apreciativoPortuguese (PT): agradecido - apreciativoChinese (Simplified): 感激的 - 欣赏的Chinese (Traditional): 感激的 - 欣賞的Hindi: आभारपूर्ण - सराहनीयArabic: مُمْتَنّ - مُقَدِّرBengali: কৃতজ্ঞ - প্রশংসাপূর্ণRussian: признательный - благодарныйJapanese: 感謝している - 評価しているVietnamese: biết ơn - trân trọngKorean: 감사하는 - 진가를 알아보는Turkish: minnettâr - takdir edenUrdu: شکر گزار - قدر دانIndonesian: biết ơn - đánh giá cao
Example Sentences
She gave me an appreciative smile.
basic
I am appreciative of your support.
basic
The audience gave an appreciative applause after his speech.
basic
He was appreciative of all the extra effort his team put in.
natural
It’s nice to feel appreciative of the little things in life.
natural
You could tell by her appreciative nod that she liked your idea.
natural