Thankfulness: meaning, definitions and examples
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thankfulness
[ หฮธaNGkf(ษ)lnษs ]
feeling of gratitude
Thankfulness is the state of feeling grateful or appreciative. It is the act of recognizing and appreciating the kindness shown by others towards you. Thankfulness is a positive emotion that brings joy and contentment.
Synonyms
appreciation, gratitude, recognition
Examples of usage
- I expressed my thankfulness to my friends for their support during difficult times.
- She showed her thankfulness by sending a handwritten note of appreciation.
- The thankfulness I felt towards my parents knew no bounds.
Translations
Translations of the word "thankfulness" in other languages:
๐ต๐น gratidรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคคเคเฅเคเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Dankbarkeit
๐ฎ๐ฉ rasa syukur
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะดััะฝัััั
๐ต๐ฑ wdziฤcznoลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ่ฌ (ใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท reconnaissance
๐ช๐ธ gratitud
๐น๐ท ลรผkran
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์ฌ (gamsa)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงู ุชูุงู
๐จ๐ฟ vdฤฤnost
๐ธ๐ฐ vฤaฤnosลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆฉ (gวn'ฤn)
๐ธ๐ฎ hvaleลพnost
๐ฎ๐ธ รพakklรฆti
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะธะทะฐััะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ minnษtdarlฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ gratitud
Etymology
The word 'thankfulness' originated from the Middle English word 'thankfulnesse', which is derived from the Old English word 'thancfulnes'. The concept of expressing gratitude and appreciation has been valued in various cultures throughout history. Thankfulness is often associated with positive psychology and the practice of mindfulness.
See also: thank, thankful, thankfully, thankless, thanksgiving, unthankful.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #20,559, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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- 20556 evoking
- 20557 disengagement
- 20558 sluice
- 20559 thankfulness
- 20560 nick
- 20561 diluting
- 20562 gloriously
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