appreciative
gb/əpɹˈiʃiˌeɪtɪv/ us/əpɹˈiʃiˌeɪtɪv/
B1
Engleză
hálás, köszönő, értékelni tud, értő, elismerő, felértékelődő
B1
1
Tipar de utilizare:
appreciative (of [something]/[someone])
I’m really appreciative of all the time you spent helping me prepare.
Nagyon hálás vagyok azért a sok időért, amit arra szántál, hogy segíts a felkészülésben.
She wrote an appreciative email to the team after the project finished.
A projekt befejezése után köszönő e-mailt írt a csapatnak.
We’re appreciative for the opportunity to work with you.
Exemple pentru cursanți
I am appreciative of your help.
Hálás vagyok a segítségedért.
He was appreciative when I called.
Hálás volt, amiért felhívtam.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes use *appreciative* to mean only 'increasing in value'; in everyday speech it more often means 'grateful'.
Sens
feeling or showing gratitude
Colocații
very appreciative
|deeply appreciative
|truly appreciative
|appreciative of your help
|appreciative of the support
|appreciative for [something]
|appreciative email
|appreciative message
|appreciative note
|an appreciative smile
Sinonime
grateful (More direct and common for thanking someone.)
|
thankful (Often used for being glad something happened.)
Antonime
ungrateful (Not showing thanks for help or kindness.)
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unappreciative (Not showing that you value what someone did.)
Teme
emotions
|social
|politeness
|daily_life
Definiție
feeling thankful; saying thank you
Feeling thankful for something, or showing thanks for it.
B2
2
értő
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
appreciative of [something]
He’s very appreciative of how much work goes on behind the scenes.
Nagyon is látja és értékeli, mennyi munka folyik a színfalak mögött.
An appreciative reader will catch the subtle jokes in the dialogue.
Az értő olvasó észreveszi a párbeszéd finom poénjait.
I’m more appreciative of quiet time now than I used to be.
Exemple pentru cursanți
She is appreciative of good music.
Tudja értékelni a jó zenét.
Greșeală frecventă:
Don’t confuse *appreciative* (recognizing value) with *appreciate* meaning 'increase in value' in finance.
Sens
able to recognize good qualities
Colocații
appreciative of the effort
|appreciative of the risk
|appreciative of the difference
|appreciative of the details
|an appreciative reader
|an appreciative listener
|an appreciative audience
|appreciative understanding
|appreciative approach
|highly appreciative
Sinonime
aware (Focuses on noticing or understanding rather than valuing.)
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discerning (Suggests good judgment about quality, often in art/food.)
Antonime
oblivious (Not noticing what is important or good.)
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insensitive (Not noticing or caring about value or significance, often about people.)
Teme
thinking
|learning
|arts_culture
|daily_life
Definiție
able to see why something is good or important
Able to understand, notice, and value the good qualities or importance of something or someone.
B2
3
elismerő
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
an appreciative [look/glance/nod/comment]
The chef smiled at the appreciative murmurs around the table.
A séf elmosolyodott az asztal körül felhangzó elismerő morajokra.
She gave him an appreciative nod for catching the mistake.
Elismerően bólintott neki, amiért észrevette a hibát.
The film received appreciative reviews for its soundtrack and visuals.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The crowd was appreciative.
A tömeg elismerően reagált.
Sens
showing approval or admiration
Colocații
appreciative applause
|appreciative laughter
|an appreciative nod
|an appreciative look
|an appreciative glance
|an appreciative comment
|an appreciative response
|appreciative review
|appreciative tone
|appreciative feedback
Sinonime
admiring (Stronger focus on respect or praise.)
|
approving (Focuses on agreeing or judging something positively.)
Antonime
critical (Pointing out faults rather than praising.)
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disapproving (Showing that you think something is wrong or bad.)
Teme
communication
|emotions
|arts_culture
|social
Definiție
showing you like or approve of something
Showing that you like something or think it is good, often in a warm or approving way.
C1
BUSINESS
4
Tipar de utilizare:
an appreciative [asset/stock/currency/property]
They invested in assets expected to be appreciative over the long term.
Olyan eszközökbe fektettek, amelyek várhatóan hosszú távon felértékelődnek.
An appreciative currency can make exports more expensive abroad.
A felértékelődő valuta drágábbá teheti az exportot a külföldi piacokon.
The report assumes an appreciative housing market in the next two years.
Greșeală frecventă:
This meaning is common in finance, but in everyday conversation *appreciative* usually means 'grateful'.
Sens
increasing in value
Colocații
appreciative asset
|appreciative stock
|appreciative currency
|appreciative market
|appreciative property
|appreciative price
|appreciative value
|appreciative trend
|in an appreciative environment
|appreciative returns
Sinonime
rising (General word for going up; not limited to value.)
|
appreciating (Often used as a participle for the same finance meaning.)
Antonime
depreciating (Losing value over time.)
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falling (General word for going down; not limited to value.)
Teme
money
|business
|finance
|housing
Definiție
going up in value
Becoming more valuable over time, especially in financial contexts.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
appreciative
IPA
GB/əpɹˈiʃiˌeɪtɪv/
US/əpɹˈiʃiˌeɪtɪv/
Silabe și accent
ap - pre - ci - at - ive (5 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pre)
Forme ale cuvântului
Adjective
- Base: appreciative
Familie de cuvinte
Core family
Related words
appreciable
adjective
appreciably
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unappreciative
adjective
Expresii
an appreciative audience
1/ən əpɹˈiʃiˌeɪtɪv ˈɔdiəns/
fixed phrase
audience that enjoys and approves
people watching who like it
Exemple
- The band played to an appreciative audience at the festival.
- She relaxed once she realized the audience was appreciative.
- Even the jokes landed well with such an appreciative audience.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- He sang to an appreciative audience.
appreciative of [something/someone]
1/əpɹˈiʃiˌeɪtɪv əv səmˈɛθɪŋsˈoʊmˈoʊn/
fixed phrase
grateful for; valuing
thankful for; able to see the value of
Exemple
- We’re very appreciative of your patience during the delay.
- She seemed genuinely appreciative of the advice.
- I’m appreciative of how carefully you explained it.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- I am appreciative of your support.
be appreciative
1/bˈi əpɹˈiʃiˌeɪtɪv/
fixed phrase
show gratitude
feel thankful and show it
Exemple
- Try to be appreciative when someone takes time to help you.
- He wasn’t very appreciative, even after she fixed the problem.
- They were appreciative but also a little embarrassed by the attention.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- Be appreciative and say thank you.
give [someone] an appreciative look/glance
1/ɡˈɪv sˈʌmwˌʌn ən əpɹˈiʃiˌeɪtɪv lˈʊkɡlˈæns/
fixed phrase
look showing approval or liking
look at someone to show you like or approve
Exemple
- He gave her an appreciative glance when she backed him up in the meeting.
- The waiter received an appreciative look after refilling the glasses without being asked.
- She gave an appreciative smile and moved on.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- She gave him an appreciative look.