ap ‧ pre ‧ cia ‧ tive /əˈpriːʃətɪv/ BrE AmE adjective
[ Word Family: adverb : ↑ appreciably , ↑ appreciatively ; adjective : ↑ appreciable , ↑ appreciative ≠ UNAPPRECIATIVE ; verb : ↑ appreciate ; noun : ↑ appreciation ]
1 . feeling or showing that you enjoy something or are pleased about it
appreciative audience/crowd
appreciative laughter/applause
2 . [not before noun] grateful for something
appreciative of
She was appreciative of Greg’s concern for her health.
—appreciatively adverb