thankfulness

/'θæɳkfulnis/

Thân thiện

A child shows thankfulness by giving her teacher a handmade card.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The state or feeling of being grateful; gratitude: "Thankfulness" refers to the warm, appreciative emotion one feels when acknowledging a kindness, benefit, or gift received from someone or something else. It is the conscious recognition of a positive aspect of one's life or situation.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • Her heart was filled with thankfulness for their support during a difficult time.
  • He expressed his sincere thankfulness with a handwritten note.
  • A deep sense of thankfulness washed over her as she watched the sunset.

Advanced Usage

• "An attitude of thankfulness": A habitual or chosen perspective of gratitude.

  • Cultivating an attitude of thankfulness can improve overall well-being.

• "Overwhelmed with thankfulness": Experiencing an intense or profound feeling of gratitude.

  • She was overwhelmed with thankfulness when the community came together to help.

Variants and Related Words

• Thankful (adj): Feeling or expressing gratitude.

  • I am thankful for your help.

• Thanks (n, interjection): An expression of gratitude.

  • She gave thanks for the meal.

• Gratefulness (n): A close synonym for thankfulness, emphasizing the feeling of being grateful.

Synonyms

• Gratitude: The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation.
• Appreciation: Recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something, often leading to thankfulness.
• Indebtedness: A feeling of gratitude for a service or favor.

Antonyms

• Ingratitude: A lack of thankfulness or appreciation.
• Thanklessness: The state of not feeling or showing gratitude.

Học thuật

Noun

1. warm friendly feelings of gratitude

Từ đồng nghĩa

• gratefulness
• appreciativeness