appreciating
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪŋ/
KK: /əˈpriːʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/
adjective
Definition
Showing gratitude or recognition for something good or valuable.
Example
She gave an appreciative smile after receiving the compliment.
Conversation
I really love how you always seem so appreciating of the little things in life.
Thanks! I believe it makes everything more enjoyable.
Exactly! It's inspiring to see someone so positive.
I try my best — being appreciating just feels right.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
grateful
thankful
recognizing
Antonyms
ungrateful
indifferent
disdainful
verb
Definition
To recognize the value or significance of something or someone.
Example
I am appreciating the beauty of the sunset.
Tense Forms
Past: appreciated
Past Participle: appreciated
Conversation
I really enjoy appreciating the little things in life.
Me too! It makes everything feel more special.
Exactly! Sometimes I just take a moment to enjoy nature.
Root Explanation
Appreciating is formed from "ad-" (meaning to) and "pretium" (meaning price or value) combined with the suffix "-ate" (indicating a verb). The word means to recognize the value of something or to increase in value.
Memory Tip
Think of recognizing the 'value' ('pretium') of something 'to' ('ad-') appreciate it.
Visually Confused Words
unappreciating
unappreciation
reappreciation
inappreciation
preciation
proappreciation
nonappreciation
misappreciation