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Definition of Gratitude
1. Noun. A feeling of thankfulness and appreciation. "He was overwhelmed with gratitude for their help"
Specialized synonyms: Appreciativeness, Gratefulness, Thankfulness
Antonyms: Ingratitude
Definition of Gratitude
1. n. The state of being grateful; warm and friendly feeling toward a benefactor; kindness awakened by a favor received; thankfulness.
Definition of Gratitude
1. Noun. The state of being grateful. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Gratitude
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Gratitude
Literary usage of Gratitude
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The English Reader: Or Pieces in Prose and Poetry Selected from the Best by Lindley Murray (1840)
"If gratitude is due from man to man, how much more from man to his Maker : The
Supreme Being does not only confer upon us those bounties which proceed more ..."
2. The Works of the English Poets, from Chaucer to Cowper: Including the Series by Alexander Chalmers, Samuel Johnson (1810)
"1 only at first (in gratitude to the Great Physician of souls and bodies) designed
... Gratitude. A POEM, ON THE COUNTESS OF POMFRET'» ВЕКЕ- FACTIONS TO THE ..."
3. Publications by Scotland Bannatyne Club (Edinburgh, Bannatyne Club (Edinburgh, Scotland) (1854)
"Poor Frederick had been dangerously ill, soon after his arrival, and his parents
for a time, only overflowed with gratitude for Thomson's kindness to him ..."
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