appreciative
Translation
appreciative, grateful, thankful
Examples
I am very appreciative of your help.
I am very appreciative of your help.
The audience was appreciative of the performance.
The audience was appreciative of the performance.
Grammar Patterns
appreciative ((of sth.)) feeling or showing gratitude for something She was appreciative of his kindness.
an appreciative ((audience/smile/etc.)) showing enjoyment or gratitude He received an appreciative round of applause.
Similar Words
Synonyms: grateful, thankful; Antonyms: ungrateful, unappreciative
Etymology
From 'appreciate' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-ive', meaning 'having the quality of'.
Memory Tips
If you 'appreciate' something, you are 'appreciative'. The '-ive' ending often indicates an adjective.