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appreciative

[/əˈpriːʃətɪv/]
adjective
grato
1. feeling or showing gratitude or recognition for something
She was very appreciative of the help he provided.
Ela foi muito grata pela ajuda que ele proporcionou.
2. showing understanding or awareness of the worth or value of something
He has an appreciative eye for fine art.
Ele tem um olhar apreciativo para as artes plásticas.
3. increasing in value or price
The appreciative value of the property over time.
O valor apreciativo da propriedade ao longo do tempo.
Synonyms
gratefulthankfulrecognizingadmiringunderstanding
Antonyms
ungratefulunthankfulunawaredismissive

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
grato/agradecido
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
grato/reconhecido
standard usage
São Paulo
grato/apreciativo
may use direct translation in formal contexts
Portugal
grato/apreciativo
common in both formal and informal speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

deeply appreciative of
appreciative audience
appreciative nod
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