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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Example Sentences

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

It’s Segrest’s hope that these recipes act as conversation starters for bringing greater truth and understanding to the table, while also prompting more gratefulness for deliciousness.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 18, 2022

But she's not, because she reaches down and furtively squeezes my hand, a shared gratefulness.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse