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gratefulness

/ˈɡreɪt.fəl.nəs/
grate · ful · ness
Adverb:gratefully
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Adjective:grateful
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• noun

1

The quality or feeling of being thankful and appreciative for kindness, help, or benefits received.

Example

"Her eyes were filled with gratefulness as she thanked the volunteers who helped rebuild her home."

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• Rhymes for gratefulness

• Nearby Words

grate
grateful
gratefully
gratefulness
grater
gratification
gratify

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the adjective 'grateful' and the native English suffix '-ness'. The root 'grateful' derives from the obsolete adjective 'grate' (meaning pleasing or thankful), borrowed from Latin 'gratus'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gratefulness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gratefulness
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