Gratefulness

/ˈɡreɪt.fəl.nəs/

कृतज्ञता; आभार

Origin & History

From the adjective grateful (from Latin gratus “pleasing, thankful”) + the noun-forming suffix -ness, forming an abstract noun meaning “the state of being grateful.”

यह grateful (लैटिन gratus “प्रसन्न/आभारी”) से बना है, जिसमें -ness प्रत्यय जोड़कर “आभारी होने की अवस्था” दर्शाने वाला भाववाचक संज्ञा रूप बनाया गया।

Definition

Gratefulness is the state of feeling thankful and showing appreciation for what someone has done for you or what you have received.

कृतज्ञता वह अवस्था है जिसमें व्यक्ति किसी के उपकार, सहायता या मिले हुए लाभ के लिए धन्यवाद और सराहना का भाव महसूस करता है।

Parts of Speech

Noun:
She expressed her gratefulness to the team for their support.
उसने टीम के समर्थन के लिए अपनी कृतज्ञता व्यक्त की।

Usage Examples

I feel deep gratefulness for your help during a difficult time.
His gratefulness was evident in the way he thanked everyone personally.
A small note can be a powerful expression of gratefulness.
Gratefulness often grows when we notice the good in everyday life.

Antonyms

Ingratitude Unthankfulness Thanklessness

Related Forms

Verb
Thank / Thanking / Thanked
Adverb
Gratefully / Thankfully / Appreciatively

Idioms & Phrases

Express gratefulness
कृतज्ञता व्यक्त करना
A sense of gratefulness
कृतज्ञता की भावना
Filled with gratefulness
कृतज्ञता से भरा हुआ