thankfulness
Translation
thankfulness, gratitude
Examples
She expressed her thankfulness for their help.
She expressed her thankfulness for their help.
A feeling of thankfulness washed over him.
A feeling of thankfulness washed over him.
Grammar Patterns
thankfulness ((for sth.)) a feeling of being grateful for something She expressed her thankfulness for their help.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gratitude, appreciation; Antonyms: ungratefulness
Etymology
From 'thank' + '-ful' (full of) + '-ness' (state of being). Literally, the state of being full of thanks.
Memory Tips
Think of your heart being 'full' of 'thanks'. The '-ness' makes it a noun describing that state.