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Definition of Appreciativeness
1. Noun. Warm friendly feelings of gratitude.
Generic synonyms: Gratitude
Derivative terms: Appreciative, Grateful, Thankful
Definition of Appreciativeness
1. n. The quality of being appreciative; quick recognition of excellence.
Definition of Appreciativeness
1. Noun. The state or quality of being appreciative. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Appreciativeness
Literary usage of Appreciativeness
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Macmillan's Magazine by John Morley, Mowbray Morris, David Masson, George Grove (1883)
"His habit of appreciativeness is seen, on the small scale, even in such a matter
as his appropriation and use of pithy phrases and anecdotes picked up ..."
2. Edinburgh Sketches & Memories by David Masson (1892)
"It was in what I may call an unusual appreciativeness of all that did recommend
itself to him ... His habit of appreciativeness is seen, on the small scale, ..."
3. A Christian's Appreciation of Other Faiths by Gilbert Reid (1921)
"The discussion in these lectures is not so much from the standpoint of what is
commonly called Liberal Religion as in the spirit of appreciativeness. ..."
4. George Alexander Macfarren: His Life, Works, and Influence by Henry Charles Banister (1891)
"It is both just and pleasurable to insert, in addition, the following letter to Mr.
Kiver, furnishing, moreover, an instance of the kind appreciativeness ..."
5. Real Religion; Friendly Talks to the Average Man on Clean and Useful Living by Howard Allen Bridgman (1910)
"Let there be more appreciativeness in the home. You'll get quicker and more
complete obedience from that fine but sometimes very perplexing boy of yours if ..."
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