gratefulness

American  

[greyt-fuhl-nis] / ˈgreɪt fəl nɪs /

noun

1. warm and deep appreciation for kindness received; gratitude or thankfulness.

   After working as a doctor in parts of Africa, I feel a new-found respect and gratefulness for the healthcare we receive here.

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Other Word Forms

• overgratefulness
  noun

Etymology

Origin of gratefulness

grateful ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )

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gratefulness

But his determined attitude and gratefulness for his revelation on that memorable return home is being injected by Sonnier and Margolis — who bill themselves as “the two Brandons” — into “Boston Blue.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2025

See how she responds to fame with authenticity and gratefulness?

From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2024

While Poyser says British players are offered psychological help during injury lay-offs, Raducanu believes an inner "feeling of gratefulness" is helping her overcome any mental challenges.

From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2024

“There’s just a gratefulness that I’ve been able to do this for the people who have hired me and had faith and belief in me. I’m very appreciative of that and grateful for that opportunity.”

From Washington Times ● Aug. 26, 2023

Just as gratefulness was confused in my mind with love, so possession became mixed up with motherhood.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou