What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Appreciative vs Appreciated - What's the difference?

appreciative | appreciated |

As adjectives the difference between appreciative and appreciated

is that appreciative is showing appreciation or gratitude while appreciated is recognized as having value.

As a verb appreciated is

past tense of appreciate.

appreciative

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Showing appreciation or gratitude.
  • Capable of showing appreciation.

    • appreciated

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (appreciate)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • recognized as having value
  • (of an investment) having risen in value