1. feeling or showing gratitude and recognition of worth or value
2. having or showing understanding and enjoyment of good qualities

Examples

• She was appreciative of all the help her friends provided during the move.
• The audience was very appreciative of the musician’s performance.
• He gave an appreciative nod when he tasted the delicious meal.
• The teacher was appreciative of her students’ hard work on the project.
• She has an appreciative eye for fine art and classical music.
• The appreciative crowd applauded enthusiastically after each song.
• I’m very appreciative of your patience while I learn this new skill.