appreciatively adv 1: with appreciation; in a grateful manner; "he accepted my offer appreciatively" [syn: {appreciatively}, {gratefully}] [ant: {unappreciatively}, {ungratefully}]
Appreciative \Ap*pre"ci*a*tive\, a. Having or showing a just or ready appreciation or perception; as, an appreciative audience. -- {Ap*pre"ci*a*tive*ly}, adv. [1913 Webster]