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gratitude vs. grateful

gratitude
[grat-i-tood, -tyood] / ˈgræt ɪˌtud, -ˌtjud /

noun

  • gratitude
    plural
  1. An image of the word gratitude as defined by the quality or feeling of being grateful or thankful.

    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

  1. An image of the word grateful as defined by warmly or deeply appreciative of kindness or benefits received; thankful.

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

    I am grateful to you for your help.
    Synonyms:
    indebted, obliged

  2. expressing or actuated by gratitude.

    a grateful letter.

  3. 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