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Definition of Thankfulness
1. Noun. Warm friendly feelings of gratitude.
Generic synonyms: Gratitude
Derivative terms: Appreciative, Grateful, Thankful
Definition of Thankfulness
1. Noun. The state of being thankful. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Thankfulness
1. [n -ES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Thankfulness
Literary usage of Thankfulness
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Works of Thomas Shepard: First Pastor of the First Church, Cambridge by Thomas Shepard (1853)
"A Christian may have the everlasting efficacy of the word and voice of God
preserved in a spirit of thankfulness and love to the Lord, for those joys and ..."
2. Life and Labour of the People in London by Charles Booth (1903)
"§7 EXTRACTS REFLECTING CONFIDENCE AND thankfulness (a) It is with feelings of
profound thankfulness to Almighty God for the many encouragements given, ..."
3. The Practical Works by David Clarkson (1864)
"We owe him as much thankfulness, every hour or moment, for all •we have, as if,
every hour or moment, we did receive all ; for every moment's continuance ..."
4. Life and Labour of the People in London by Charles Booth (1903)
"§7 EXTRACTS REFLECTING CONFIDENCE AND thankfulness (a) It is with feelings of
profound thankfulness to Almighty God for the many encouragements given, ..."
5. The Works of Oscar Wilde by Oscar Wilde, Jules Barbey d'Aurevilly (1909)
""Another boy was asked, after a Sunday evening lecture on 'thankfulness,' what
pleasure he enjoyed most in the course of a year. ..."
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