gratitude

[grat-i-tood, -tyood] / ˈgræt ɪˌtud, -ˌtyud /

NOUN

appreciation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acknowledgment obligation recognition thanks

STRONG

appreciativeness grace gratefulness honor indebtedness praise requital response responsiveness thankfulness thanksgiving

WEAK

sense of obligation

Antonyms

STRONG

censure condemnation

WEAK

ingratitude thanklessness

Example Sentences

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The couple have said they had since been able to reach out to the staff member to share their gratitude and pay back the £44.

From BBC

"Nirodha will be forever remembered with peace, love and gratitude," they said.

From BBC

So you’d think his primary emotional weather would consist of personal pride and deep gratitude.

From The Wall Street Journal

“On behalf of our sister, Virginia Roberts Giuffre, we extend our gratitude to the U.K.’s Thames Valley Police.”

From Salon

"It's an absolutely staggering amount," said Yokoyama, adding that he was lost for words to express his gratitude.

From Barron's