appreciative
UK: əˈpriːʃətɪv | US: əˈpriːʃətɪv
adj. feeling or showing gratitude or pleasure
adj. having the ability to recognize the value or quality of something
appreciative = appreciat<to value> + ive<adjective suffix>
- appreciat (from Latin appretiatus, past participle of appretiare "to value," from ad- "to" + pretium "price, worth")
- ive (suffix forming adjectives, from Latin -ivus, indicating "relating to" or "tending to")
Etymology Origin:
The word "appreciative" traces back to Latin roots combining ad- (toward) and pretium (value), originally meaning "to set a price." Over time, it evolved to signify recognizing worth or expressing gratitude. The suffix -ive transforms the verb "appreciate" into an adjective, describing someone who embodies this recognition or gratitude.
She gave an appreciative smile after receiving the thoughtful gift.
The audience was deeply appreciative of the musician’s performance.
His appreciative comments made the team feel valued.
Children are often more appreciative of small kindnesses than adults.
The teacher felt appreciative when her students thanked her.