adjective
- Feeling or expressive of gratitude.
- usage: "was appreciative of his efforts"; "an appreciative word"
- Having or showing appreciation or a favorable critical judgment or opinion.
- usage: "appreciative of a beautiful landscape"; "an appreciative laugh from the audience"
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