gratitude
noun
Simple meaning
A feeling of thankfulness for someone or something.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɡɹætətud
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Definition
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noun
The state of being grateful.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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This meaning: The state of being grateful.
Used this way, gratitude is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It carries warmth, so it reads as personal rather than detached.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Grateful and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Warm and expressive
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- “He was overwhelmed with gratitude for their help.”noun
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Antonyms
Sense: being grateful
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Thanks so much, that really helped.I appreciate you taking the time to do this.Thank you for staying late to finish the slides.
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