appreciatory

adjective

Definition of appreciatorynext
as in appreciative
feeling or expressing gratitude as the name of each contributor was announced, the audience responded with appreciatory applause

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciatory
  1. appreciative
  2. thankful
  3. grateful
Adjective
  • The video captures a few seconds of the cat's bewilderment at being outside, then the owner opens the door, and the tabby runs into the house with an appreciative mewl.
    Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Desmond placated her with love letters and appreciative messages, all the while pressuring her to pay the fund managers and fees.
    Daryl Perry, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of appreciative
Adjective
  • Morning Glory: Israel strikes back and the world should be thankful.
    Fox News, Fox News, 29 Oct. 2024
  • But these days, Franco is thankful for his fall from grace.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of thankful
Adjective
  • Be grateful for that, and help him to find his comfort zone.
    Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Lathan is grateful not just to have caught up with Jesse Jackson at the Chicago premiere but to have been working alongside his son.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of grateful
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