Appreciative Meaning
/əˈpɹi.ʃətɪv/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjShowing appreciation or gratitude.
adjCapable of showing appreciation.
Sentence Examples
My eyes have become less appreciative of colors.
He isn't appreciative of my little jokes.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
After the delicious meal, the host was very ____ of the chef's hard work.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The audience was very ____ and gave the performers a standing ovation.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English appreciate Proto-Indo-European *-wós Proto-Indo-European *-iHwósder. Latin -īvus Old French -ifbor. Middle English -yf English -ive English appreciative From appreciate + -ive.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
After the delicious meal, the host was very ____ of the chef's hard work.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The audience was very ____ and gave the performers a standing ovation.