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APPRECIATIVE
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having or showing appreciation or a favorable critical judgment or opinion
Example:
an appreciative laugh from the audience
Classified under:
Similar:
discriminating (showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste)
Derivation:
appreciate (hold dear)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Feeling or expressive of gratitude
Example:
an appreciative word
Classified under:
Similar:
grateful; thankful (feeling or showing gratitude)
Derivation:
appreciate (recognize with gratitude; be grateful for)
appreciativeness (warm friendly feelings of gratitude)
