Thankfulness: meaning, definitions and examples

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thankfulness

 

[ หˆฮธaNGkf(ษ™)lnษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gratidรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅƒเคคเคœเฅเคžเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dankbarkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rasa syukur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะดัั‡ะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wdziฤ™cznoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ„Ÿ่ฌ (ใ‹ใ‚“ใ—ใ‚ƒ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท reconnaissance

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gratitud

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸรผkran

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ์‚ฌ (gamsa)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู…ุชู†ุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vdฤ›ฤnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vฤaฤnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„Ÿๆฉ (gวŽn'ฤ“n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hvaleลพnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพakklรฆti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะธะทะฐัˆั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ“แƒšแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ minnษ™tdarlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.