[
UK
/ɐpɹˈiːʃiətˌɪvli/
]
[ US /əˈpɹiʃiˌeɪtɪvɫi, əˈpɹiʃjətɪvɫi/ ]
[ US /əˈpɹiʃiˌeɪtɪvɫi, əˈpɹiʃjətɪvɫi/ ]
ADVERB
-
with appreciation; in a grateful manner
he accepted my offer appreciatively
How To Use appreciatively In A Sentence
- Well," Rare Utu replied appreciatively," that's something to savor. EVERVILLE
- `You've got to have a party for your fortieth wedding anniversary,' Hugh went on, munching his sandwich appreciatively. JUST BETWEEN US
- He eats appreciatively after the manner of a _bon vivant; _ he uses his napkin gently and frequently; he glances blandly at the surroundings; watching him, you would suppose the viands were the choicest of the season, exquisitely prepared, while, in reality, they are poor and unsubstantial stuff, the refuse, perhaps, of better restaurants. Fifth Avenue
- “The regime may not have eradicated poverty nor appreciatively narrowed the gap between rich and poor but it has provided the underclass with a safety net,” writes Abrahamian. Let the Swords Encircle Me
- Silently she handed him her cup and watched him sip it appreciatively, his eyes on hers the entire time.
- `You ought to be doing my job," he told his instructress appreciatively. WALL GAMES
- The little white stick seemed to exhale appreciatively as the fire licked it.
- He drained his glass and smacked his lips appreciatively.
- The male models eyed them appreciatively, but to Aimée it looked like they were leering at her.
- The waiting drivers clap and cheer appreciatively, ducking the occasional piece of burning debris raining from the sky.