# appreciatively

**Pronunciation:** /əˈpriːʃiətɪvli/ · uh-PREE-shee-uh-tiv-lee

**CEFR level:** B1

**Part of speech:** adverb

## 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.
- He accepted the compliment appreciatively, nodding his head.

## Synonyms

- gratefully — Focuses on thankfulness.
- thankfully — Similar to gratefully, emphasizing relief or thanks.
- favorably — Suggests approval or positive reception.
- warmly — Implies enthusiastic and friendly appreciation.

## Antonyms

- ungratefully — Shows a lack of thanks or recognition.
- disdainfully — Expresses contempt or scorn, the opposite of valuing.

## Common patterns

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

## Collocations

- accept appreciatively — He accepted the award appreciatively.
- receive appreciatively — She received the news appreciatively.
- look appreciatively — He looked appreciatively at the meal.

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