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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAppreciative
/əˈpriː.ʃə.tɪv/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Feeling or showing gratitude or pleasure for something.
"She was very appreciative of all the help she received during her project." - 2
Recognizing the worth of something and enjoying it.
"The appreciative audience applauded enthusiastically after the concert."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Late Latin verb 'appretiare' (to appraise, set a price on), combining 'ad-' (to) and 'pretium' (price). Entering English in the 17th century, the meaning evolved from placing a financial value on something to recognizing its worth, and eventually to expressing gratitude or enjoyment.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Appreciative" is said worldwide
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reconnaissant
Transliteration: ʁə.kɔ.nɛ.sɑ̃
"Il était très reconnaissant pour votre aide."
anerkennend
Transliteration: ˈan.ɛɐ̯ˌkɛn.ənt
"Sie war sehr dankbar für die Unterstützung."
riconoscente
Transliteration: ri.ko.noˈʃɛn.te
"Era molto riconoscente per tutto l'aiuto."
agradecido
Transliteration: a.ɣɾa.deˈsi.ðo
"Estaba muy agradecido por su apoyo."
agradecido
Transliteration: a.ɡɾa.deˈsi.du
"Ele ficou muito agradecido pela ajuda."
कृतज्ञ
Transliteration: kritagya
"वह मदद के लिए बहुत कृतज्ञ था।"
感激的
Transliteration: gǎnjī de
"我们对您的帮助表示感激。"
감사하는
Transliteration: gamsahaneun
"그는 도움에 대해 매우 감사해했다."
感謝している
Transliteration: kansha shite iru
"彼女はその助けにとても感謝していた。"
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