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What is another word for gratitude? – 135 gratitude Synonyms

    Need another word for gratitude? Use these synonyms of gratitude from our thesaurus to say it differently.


    Synonyms & Similar Words

    appreciation thanks acknowledgment recognition admiration praise commendation accolades tribute homage respect reverence veneration esteem regard admiration approbation commendation laudation extolment eulogy panegyric tribute honor homage obeisance deference devotion loyalty fidelity fealty duty obligation responsibility accountability indebtedness obligation liability answerability

    Meaning of gratitude

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, gratitude is "the feeling of being grateful or thankful, a warm and friendly feeling towards a person or thing that has done something good for you or given you something."

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines gratitude as "the state of being grateful, a feeling of appreciation or thanks."
    • The Cambridge Dictionary states that gratitude is "a feeling of thanks and appreciation for something or someone."

    Example Uses

    • The company expressed their gratitude to the employees for their hard work and dedication.
    • She felt a deep sense of gratitude towards her parents for their unwavering support.
    • The charity event was held to show gratitude to the donors and volunteers who made it possible.
    • He wrote a letter to express his gratitude for the opportunity to work with the team.
    • The gratitude of the community was evident in the outpouring of support for the local food bank.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    ingratitude ungratefulness thanklessness resentment bitterness anger hostility animosity dislike disapproval dissatisfaction discontent displeasure unhappiness misery wretchedness despondency gloom pessimism cynicism skepticism

    Related Nouns

    blessing gift boon benefit favor kindness generosity charity altruism philanthropy benevolence magnanimity liberality largesse munificence donation contribution endowment bequest legacy inheritance patrimony

    Related Verbs

    thank appreciate acknowledge recognize praise commend extol eulogize honor reverence venerate esteem regard admire respect worship adore revere glorify exalt laud applaud

    Related Adjectives

    grateful thankful appreciative acknowledging recognizing praising commendable extolling eulogistic honorable reverent venerable esteemed regarded admirable respectful worshipful adoring reverential glorifying exalting laudatory applauding appreciative thankful benevolent generous kind charitable altruistic philanthropic