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

It’s also a hopeful statement, one of moving on with gratefulness rather than sadness, and how every day can be full of a new playful discovery.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2024

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

I was so full of humble gratefulness, I could hardly speak.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck