appreciatively

Meaning

In a way that shows you are grateful for something or that you recognize its good qualities.

Examples

• She smiled appreciatively at the thoughtful gift.
• The crowd cheered appreciatively as the band played their hit song.

Pronunciation: /əˈpriːʃiətɪvli/

How to Use appreciatively

appreciatively of (prepositional phrase)

Showing gratitude or recognition towards something specific. — "He looked appreciatively of the effort she had put in."

Synonyms of appreciatively

Words with a similar meaning to appreciatively:

• gratefully
• thankfully
• favorably
• warmly

Antonyms of appreciatively

Words with the opposite meaning to appreciatively:

• ungratefully
• disdainfully