B1 — Intermediatenoun
gratitudine
gratitude
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
riconoscenzaringraziamentoapprezzamentostimadevozione
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
ingratitudineindifferenzamenefreghismoscorrettezzadisprezzo
Usage note
'Gratitudine' and 'riconoscenza' are near synonyms. 'Riconoscenza' is slightly more formal/literary. 'Ringraziamento' is the act of thanking. 'Apprezzamento' is appreciation.
Example
"Espresse la sua gratitudine con un sorriso sincero."
"She expressed her gratitude with a sincere smile."
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