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appreciative

app·re·cia·tive

UK/əˈpɹi.ʃətɪv/ US/ʌˈpriʃjʌtɪv/ uncommon

adjective

1.

feeling or expressive of gratitude

  • “was appreciative of his efforts”
  • “an appreciative word”
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2.

having or showing appreciation or a favorable critical judgment or opinion

  • “appreciative of a beautiful landscape”
  • “an appreciative laugh from the audience”

Origin

From appreciate + -ive.

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