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Appreciative vs Thankful - What's the difference?

appreciative | thankful | Synonyms |

Thankful is a synonym of appreciative.



As adjectives the difference between appreciative and thankful

is that appreciative is showing appreciation or gratitude while thankful is showing appreciation or gratitude.

appreciative

English

Adjective

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

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Showing appreciation or gratitude.
  • I'm thankful that you helped me out today. How can I ever repay you?
  • (obsolete) Obtaining or deserving thanks; thankworthy.
  • Synonyms

    * grateful * appreciative

    Antonyms

    * thankless

    Derived terms

    * thankfully * thankfulness