much appreciated

Greatly valued, gratefully

Much appreciated is a formula of thanks, often in response to a favor or helpful gesture: Thanks for covering my shift—much appreciated.

The phrase works as a standalone expression or modifies what precedes it.

It strikes a slightly warmer tone than a bare "thanks" while remaining casual.

Sometimes used sarcastically when gratitude is pointedly absent.

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deeply grateful · means a lot · gratified · valued · cherished · beholden · recognized · acknowledgment · thoughtfulness · kindness · politeness · gratitude · manners · courtesy · satisfaction · respectfulness · kind regards · civility

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Opposites
gratitude/reception

much appreciatedtaken for granted

Assumed present, never thanked

unappreciated · unwelcome · resented · spurned · rebuffed

value assessment

much appreciatedworthless

Lacking any value

unwanted · useless · valueless · not wanted · superfluous

value recognition

much appreciatedworthless

Lacking any value

useless · not needed · unnecessary · superfluous · pointless

Family

much, appreciate, appreciated, appreciates, appreciating, appreciation, appreciative, appreciatively, unappreciated

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G