gratefulness
/'greitfulnis/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The state or feeling of being grateful; warm and friendly feelings of gratitude. It refers to the conscious recognition and appreciation of a benefit received, often accompanied by a positive emotional response toward the benefactor.
Usage
- Gratefulness is an abstract, uncountable noun. It describes a deep, appreciative feeling.
- It is often used in formal or reflective contexts to express a profound sense of thankfulness.
- Common collocations include:
Examples
- Noun:
- She felt an overwhelming sense of gratefulness for their support during her illness.
- His letter was filled with gratefulness for the opportunity he had been given.
- I wish to express my sincere gratefulness for your generous donation.
Advanced Usage
- "In gratefulness for": used to state the reason for one's thankful feelings.
- He donated the money in gratefulness for the scholarship that changed his life.
- "With heartfelt gratefulness": a formal phrase to intensify the expression of thanks.
- We accept this award with heartfelt gratefulness.
Variants and Related Words
- Grateful (adj): feeling or showing an appreciation for something done or received.
- I am grateful for your help.
- Gratefully (adv): in a thankful manner.
- She gratefully accepted the offer.
- Gratitude (n): The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. (This is a very close synonym, often used interchangeably with "gratefulness," though "gratitude" is more common.)
Synonyms
- Thankfulness: The feeling of being pleased and relieved.
- Appreciation: Recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something.
- Indebtedness: The condition of being obligated for a favor or gift. (This emphasizes the sense of obligation more than the feeling.)
Antonyms
- Ingratitude: A lack of thankfulness or appreciation.
- Thanklessness: The state of not feeling or expressing gratitude.
Noun
- warm friendly feelings of gratitude