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gratitude vs. grateful

gratitude

[grat-i-tood, -tyood] / ˈgræt ɪˌtud, -ˌtyud /

noun

the quality or feeling of being grateful or thankful.

He expressed his gratitude to everyone on the staff.

Synonyms:

gratefulness , appreciation , thankfulness , thank

grateful

[greyt-fuhl] / ˈgreɪt fəl /

adjective

warmly or deeply appreciative of kindness or benefits received; thankful.

I am grateful to you for your help.

Synonyms:

indebted , obliged
expressing or actuated by gratitude.

a grateful letter.
pleasing to the mind or senses; agreeable; welcome.

a grateful breeze;
The peace and calm of the hill country is a grateful relief.

Synonyms:

gratifying , pleasant