thank-you
Polite acknowledgment phrase
Thank-you functions as a noun or adjective for expressions of gratitude.
A thank-you is an acknowledgment of kindness received: I sent a thank-you for the gift.
As an adjective, it modifies things that convey thanks: a thank-you card, a thank-you note, a thank-you letter.
The hyphen distinguishes the noun and adjective from the phrase thank you.
State of being thankful
- appreciationRecognition of worth
- indebtednessState of owing money
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
recognition · heartfelt · sincerity · warmth · grace · cherish · grateful · appreciative
Customs of polite conduct
- courtesyRespectful, considerate behavior
- politenessCourteous, respectful conduct
- decorumFitting social conduct
- proprietyCorrectness of conduct
protocol · civility · consideration · respect · deference · tact · diplomacy · formality
Hospitable greeting offered
- anytimeAt any moment
- pleasureHappy, satisfied feeling
- mentionBrief verbal acknowledgment
- nothingNot any thing
certainly · gladly · sure · course · acknowledgment · reply · nod · smile
Honor given for merit
- speechOral communication ability
- acceptanceConsent to receive
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
- creditsUnits toward graduation
acknowledgments · ovation · applause · standing · praise · commendation · recognition · tribute
gratefulness
State of being thankful
- appreciationRecognition of worth
- indebtednessState of owing money
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
acknowledgment · recognition · heartfelt · sincerity · warmth · grace · cherish · grateful · appreciative · touched
manners
Customs of polite conduct
- courtesyRespectful, considerate behavior
- politenessCourteous, respectful conduct
- decorumFitting social conduct
propriety · protocol · civility · consideration · respect · deference · tact · diplomacy · formality · custom
welcome
Hospitable greeting offered
nothing · certainly · gladly · sure · course · acknowledgment · reply · nod · smile · wave
award
Honor given for merit
- speechOral communication ability
- acceptanceConsent to receive
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
credits · acknowledgments · ovation · applause · standing · praise · commendation · recognition · tribute · honor
note
Short written record
bouquet · flowers · gesture · token · message · email · text · voicemail · speech · toast
thank-youingratitude
Lack of appreciation
thanklessness · insult · no thanks · ungratefulness · rebuff