Appreciativeness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ə-ˈprē-shə-tiv/ ap·pre·cia·tive

Meaning & Definition of Appreciativeness

Appreciativeness (adjective)

  1. having or showing appreciation

Appreciativeness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. acknowledgment of having received something good from another

    "a note expressing their appreciativeness of all that we had done for them"

    similar: appreciation, gratefulness, gratitude, thankfulness, thanks
    related: thanksgiving, gratification, indebtedness, satisfaction, acknowledgment, recognition, tribute
    opposite: ingratitude, thanklessness, unappreciation, ungratefulness

Related Entry: Appreciative (adjective)

Appreciative is a different word from Appreciativeness. The synonyms below are for appreciative, not for appreciativeness.

  1. expressing approval

    "his latest novel has received a number of appreciative reviews"

    similar: admiring, applauding, approbatory, approving, commendatory, complimentary, favorable, friendly, good, positive
    related: accepting, warm, encomiastic, eulogistic, flattering, hagiographic, laudative, laudatory, panegyrical, praiseful, respectful, supportive, sympathetic, adoring, adulatory, idolizing, worshipful, worshipping, advisory, recommendatory
    opposite: adverse, depreciative, depreciatory, derogatory, disapproving, inappreciative, negative, unappreciative, uncomplimentary, unfavorable, unflattering, unfriendly
    near: captious, carping, caviling, censuring, critical, faultfinding, hypercritical, overcritical, belittling, contemptuous, disdainful, disparaging, scornful, slighting

  2. feeling or expressing gratitude

    "very appreciative after we helped him change his flat tire"

    similar: appreciatory, glad, grateful, obliged, thankful
    related: beholden, indebted, contented, delighted, gratified, pleased, satisfied, tickled, thanking
    opposite: inappreciative, thankless, unappreciative, ungrateful
    near: inhospitable, rude, thoughtless, ungracious

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Appreciativeness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Appreciativeness:

appreciation, gratefulness, gratitude, thankfulness, thanks

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Appreciativeness

Words with the opposite meaning of Appreciativeness:

ingratitude, thanklessness, unappreciation, ungratefulness

Related Words for Appreciativeness

thanksgiving, gratification, indebtedness, satisfaction, acknowledgment, recognition, tribute

Word Forms of Appreciativeness

Derived words: appreciatively (adverb), appreciativeness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Appreciativeness

First known use: 1615

Frequently Asked Questions about Appreciativeness

What does "Appreciativeness" mean?

"Appreciativeness" means having or showing appreciation. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: having or showing appreciation.

What is another word for "Appreciativeness"?

Other words for "Appreciativeness" include appreciation, gratefulness, gratitude, thankfulness and thanks. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Appreciativeness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Appreciativeness"?

There are 12 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Appreciativeness". Common alternatives include appreciation, gratefulness, gratitude, thankfulness and thanks.

What is the opposite of "Appreciativeness"?

Antonyms of "Appreciativeness" include ingratitude, thanklessness, unappreciation and ungratefulness.

How do you use "Appreciativeness" in a sentence?

Examples of "Appreciativeness" in a sentence: "a note expressing their appreciativeness of all that we had done for them".

Is "Appreciativeness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Appreciativeness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Appreciativeness"?

"Appreciativeness" is pronounced /ə-ˈprē-shə-tiv/ and divided into syllables as ap·pre·cia·tive.

What is the origin of the word "Appreciativeness"?

First known use: 1615.