thank you

Words of appreciation

Thank you is an expression of gratitude, acknowledging something received or done: Thank you for your help.

It ranges from deeply sincere to perfunctory social lubricant.

The tone and context determine whether it conveys genuine appreciation or mere politeness.

As a noun, a thank-you is an expression of thanks: She sent a thank-you for the gift.

gratitude

grateful

Feeling thankful

touched · moved · heartfelt · sincere · warmth · kindness · generosity · thoughtfulness · recognition · cherish

courtesy

polite

Showing good manners

pleasantries · formality · acknowledgment · niceties · decorum · propriety · cordial · respectful · well-mannered · considerate

expression

note

Short written record

  • cardStiff paper rectangle
  • giftItem given freely
  • flowersPlant reproductive structures

gesture · token · tip · gratuity · donation · tribute · reward · acknowledgment · present · offering

response

welcome

Hospitable greeting offered

Categories
Opposites
gratitude vs. ingratitude

thank youno thanks

Polite declination phrase

damn you · screw you · ungrateful · go to hell · how dare you

receiving vs. giving

thank youyou're welcome

Polite reply to gratitude

my pleasure · don't mention it · no problem · anytime · happy to help

appreciation vs. demand

thank yougive me

Request for transfer

hand it over · you owe me · gimme · now · do it

Family

thank, thanks, you, thankful, thanked, thanking, thanksgiving, thankfulness, thank-you

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G