Definition

The feeling of being thankful and appreciating what one has.

Example

Her gratefulness for the support she received was evident in her smile.

Conversation

I've been thinking a lot about gratefulness lately.

That's interesting! What brought that on?

I realized how many good things I have in my life and how important it is to appreciate them.

Absolutely, practicing gratefulness can really change your perspective.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gratefulness → It is formed from "grateful" (from the root "grate" meaning pleasing or thankful, derived from Latin "gratus", meaning pleasing or thankful) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "gratefulness" refers to the state of being thankful or appreciative.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'pleasing' or 'thankful' ('gratus') and how that feeling creates a state of appreciation ('-ness'). This helps you remember that gratefulness is all about the quality of being thankful.

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