noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The state of being thankful. uncountable, usually

   "All our Diſcontents about what we want, appeared to me, to ſpring from the want of Thankfulneſs for what we have."

2. 2
   warm friendly feelings of gratitude wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

gratefulnessgratefulnessappreciationappreciationappreciativenessgratitude

Example

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"O Lord, who lends me life, lend me a heart replete with thankfulness."

Etymology

From thankful + -ness.

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