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Commendatory vs Appreciative - What's the difference?

commendatory | appreciative | Related terms |

As adjectives the difference between commendatory and appreciative

is that commendatory is serving to commend or compliment; complimentary while appreciative is showing appreciation or gratitude.

As a noun commendatory

is a commendation; eulogy.

commendatory

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Serving to commend or compliment; complimentary
  • * Alexander Pope
    • commendatory verses
  • Holding a benefice in commendam .
    • a commendatory bishop
    (Burke)

    Noun

    (commendatories)
  • A commendation; eulogy.
    • Commendatories to our affection. — Sharp.

    appreciative

    English

    Adjective

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