appreciative

• Qui éprouve ou exprime de la gratitude ou du plaisir ; qui sait apprécier la valeur ou la qualité de quelque chose.

Feeling or showing gratitude or pleasure.

1. Feeling or showing gratitudeB2formal

   Expressing or feeling thankful for something received or experienced.

   Reconnaissant

   • She was very appreciative of the help she received.
   • He gave an appreciative nod after the presentation.
   • The team was appreciative of the manager's support.

   Synonymesbeholdengratefulindebtedobligedthankful

   Antonymesthanklessunappreciativeungraciousungrateful

2. Showing favorable judgment or understandingB2formal

   Demonstrating recognition of the value, quality, or significance of something.

   qui apprécie, reconnaissant

   • The audience was appreciative of the artist's talent.
   • He wrote an appreciative review of the novel.
   • Her appreciative comments encouraged the young musician.

   Synonymesdiscerningfavorableperceptivepositiverespectfulunderstanding

   Antonymescriticaldisapprovingunappreciative