appreciative

adjective (appreciative, more appreciative, most appreciative)

«appreciative» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Showing that you are thankful: an appreciative letter. tree →
Enjoying and understanding the good qualities of something: an appreciative audience. tree →

In the lessons

Used in everyday life and values lessons: being appreciative means saying thank you and noticing what others do. Audiences give appreciative applause. In stories, it shows a polite, thankful character, like Mole enjoying Badger's supper.

Examples

We were very appreciative of your help. tree →
The appreciative crowd clapped and cheered. tree →
Mole was appreciative of Badger's warm kitchen. tree →
She gave an appreciative smile. tree →
Thank-you cards show you are appreciative. tree →
The judges were appreciative of her painting. tree →

Note

Say «a-PREE-shuh-tiv». Followed by «of»: appreciative of your help. Verb: appreciate; noun: appreciation.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «appreciative» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«appreciative» in the school dictionary on Mova free.

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