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Appreciatively: meaning, definitions and examples

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appreciatively

 

[ əˈpriːʃətɪvli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

showing gratitude or pleasure

In a way that shows appreciation or gratitude.

Synonyms

admiringly, gratefully, thankfully

Examples of usage

  • He smiled appreciatively at her kind gesture.
  • She nodded appreciatively as he thanked her for the help.
  • I looked appreciatively at the beautiful sunset.
  • They clapped appreciatively after the performance.
  • We listened appreciatively to the music.

Translations

Translations of the word "appreciatively" in other languages:

🇵🇹 com gratidão

🇮🇳 आभारपूर्वक

🇩🇪 dankbar

🇮🇩 dengan rasa terima kasih

🇺🇦 з вдячністю

🇵🇱 z wdzięcznością

🇯🇵 感謝して

🇫🇷 avec gratitude

🇪🇸 con gratitud

🇹🇷 minnettar olarak

🇰🇷 감사하게

🇸🇦 بامتنان

🇨🇿 s vděčností

🇸🇰 s vďačnosťou

🇨🇳 感激地

🇸🇮 z hvaležnostjo

🇮🇸 með þakklæti

🇰🇿 ризашылықпен

🇬🇪 კმაყოფილებით

🇦🇿 minnətdarlıqla

🇲🇽 con gratitud

Etymology

The word 'appreciatively' is derived from the verb 'appreciate', which comes from the Late Latin 'appretiare', meaning 'to set a price on, appraise, appreciate'. The adverb form 'appreciatively' emerged in the English language to describe actions or reactions that show gratitude, pleasure, or recognition. It is commonly used in various contexts to express appreciation or admiration towards something or someone.

See also: appreciate, appreciated, appreciating, appreciation, appreciative, appreciator, overappreciated, unappreciated, unappreciative, underappreciate, underappreciated.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,494, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.