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gratefulness|ˈgreɪtfʊlnɪs|
[f. as prec. + -ness.]
The quality of being grateful (see the adj.).
1581Sidney Apol. Poetrie (Arb.) 47 The humane consideration of vertuous gratefulness. 1600Abp. Abbot Exp. Jonah 427 Where he powreth foorth most benefits, he expecteth most gratefulnesse. 1627–77Feltham Resolves ii. lxix. 305 The gratefulness of his wit and parts. 1688Norris Theory Love ii. ii. 86 The particular gratefulness of one or two particular strings. 1764Harmer Observ. xxviii. iv. 196 Sweet wine, such as was used in royal palaces for its gratefulness. 1823Lamb Elia Ser. ii. Amicus Rediv., Dolefully trailing a length of reluctant gratefulness. 1858J. Martineau Stud. Chr. 18 The gratefulness with which he accepted from the government the promise of a grant. 1884Manch. Exam. 13 Nov. 8/5 The gratefulness of this provision [of ice cream] may be estimated when it is remembered that..the thermometer ranged from 95° to 100° in the shade. |