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apreciativa

[a.pre.si.a.ˈti.va]
adjectivefemininepl: apreciativas
appreciative
1. showing or feeling gratitude or approval; able to recognize and enjoy the good qualities of something or someone
She gave an appreciative smile when she received the gift.
Ela deu um sorriso apreciativa quando recebeu o presente.
2. showing understanding and recognition of value or importance
The audience was very appreciative of the performance.
A audiência foi muito apreciativa da apresentação.
3. capable of estimating or assessing worth or quality
She has an appreciative eye for art.
Ela tem um olho apreciativo para a arte.
Synonyms
gratareconhecidaaprovadoraadmiradora
Antonyms
desapreciativaindiferenteingratacrítica

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apreciativa
standard usage
Portugal
apreciativa
standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

com olhar apreciativo (with an appreciative look)
ser apreciativo com alguém (to be appreciative toward someone)
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