We’ve heard the phrase “much appreciated” or “greatly appreciated.” You use it often when someone does something nice for you, whether it’s a friend buying you coffee, a co-worker giving you a hand on a project or a stranger holding the door open. It’s a polite, casual way to say “thank you, I am grateful for what you did.”
But much appreciated is very overused. Have you ever thought that it sounds hollow or flat? Using the same generic phrase repeatedly can come across as insincere.
The good news is there are lots of alternative ways to express appreciation. Mixing up your vocabulary makes your thanks more meaningful and heartfelt.
This blog post will explain better options to replace “much appreciated” in sentences. You’ll discover phrases that show more sincerity, elegance and creativity when conveying gratitude.
Other Ways to Say “Much Appreciated”
- “That’s mighty kind of you”
Meaning: You did something really nice for me.
Example: Sally brought soup when I was sick. That’s mighty kind of you. - “I’m beholden to you”
Meaning: I owe you for your kindness.
Example: Beholden to you for donating supplies to our charity. - “I’m in your debt”
Meaning: I owe you one.
Example: I’m in your debt for fixing my computer for free. - “I owe you one”
Meaning: I need to repay your kind act.
Example: I owe you one for covering my shift last night. - “That means more than you know“
Meaning: Your act impacted me a lot.
Example: Your encouraging note means more than you know. It came at the perfect time. - “That made my day“
Meaning: What you did lifted my mood.
Example: Bringing me a pumpkin spice latte made my day! I was dragging until then. - “I won’t soon forget this”
Meaning: I’ll remember your kindness for a long time.
Example: I won’t soon forget this thoughtful birthday surprise party! - “I really needed that”
Meaning: Your act of kindness was timely.
Example: I really needed that hug after crying over my breakup. - “You shouldn’t have, but thanks”
Meaning: You went overboard in generosity.
Example: This diamond necklace? Wow, you shouldn’t have, but thanks! - “That hits the spot”
Meaning: This is just what I wanted or needed.
Example: homemade chicken soup hits the spot when I’m under the weather. - “I’m not worthy!”
Meaning: I don’t deserve such kindness!
Example: Naming the children’s wing after me? I’m not worthy, I’m just their teacher. - “You are too kind”
Meaning: You treat me better than I deserve.
Example: You brought me soup and rubbed my feet while I’m sick? You’re too kind! - “I tip my hat to you”
Meaning: I respect you and appreciate your deed.
Example: I tip my hat to you for mediating a compromise in congress. - “I doff my cap to you”
Meaning: I respect you enough to metaphorically take off my hat.
Example: I doff my cap to Mayor Jones for modernizing our public transit system. - “I deeply thank you”
Meaning: My gratitude comes from my core.
Example: I deeply thank all volunteers who provide meals for the elderly. You’re the heart of our community. - “I can’t fully express my gratitude”
Meaning: My thankfulness overwhelms description.
Example: Words can’t fully express my gratitude for firefighters saving my home. I’m in awe of your heroism and skill. - “Your kindness humbles me“
Meaning: You showed such compassion I feel honored yet unworthy.
Example: Visiting my dying mother daily, your kindness humbles me. I could never fully repay it but will find a way to pay it forward. - “I am gladdened by your generosity”
Meaning: Your generous spirit makes me joyful and thankful.
Example: The Anderson family donated $20 million to build the children’s hospital – I’m gladdened by such generosity and care. - “You have my endless thanks”
Meaning: My gratitude continues forever.
Example: Opening the wildlife refuge protects species for future generations – you have my endless thanks. - “Please accept my humble appreciation”
Meaning: I don’t feel worthy but want to show gratitude.
Example: Your highness, please accept my humble appreciation for reducing taxes on common folk. - “You have my heartfelt thanks”
Meaning: My thanks comes straight from my feelings.
Example: Aunt May, you have my heartfelt thanks for being like a mother since I lost mine. I love you dearly. - “I thank you kindly”
Meaning: I’m overflowing with nice thoughts toward you!
Example: I thank you kindly for letting me stay at your beach house for free. That was delightful! - “You have my sincerest gratitude”
Meaning: I genuinely and earnestly thank you.
Example: Mom and Dad, sending me to college shows your faith in me – you have my sincerest gratitude, and I won’t let you down. - “I thank you from the bottom of my heart”
Meaning: My thankfulness comes from my deepest core.
Example: Friends supporting me through divorce, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I could not cope without your listening ears. - “You’re a Lifesaver”
Meaning: You rescued or delivered me from harm or trouble.
Example: When my car spun off the icy road, you pulled over and called a tow truck immediately. You’re a lifesaver! - “Thanks a Million“
Meaning: Thank you very abundantly and enthusiastically.
Example: Thanks a million for serving on the conference planning committee this year! - “I Am Grateful”
Meaning: I appreciate your act and have thankful thoughts toward you.
Example: I am grateful you volunteers take time to serve dinner at the homeless shelter each week. - “I Want to Express My Appreciation”
Meaning: I am communicating sincere gratitude.
Example: Bob, I want to express my appreciation for you mentoring me when I first joined the team. It made all the difference. - “You’ve Made My Day”
Meaning: What you did lifted my mood and outlook.
Example: You baked me red velvet cupcakes for my birthday? You’ve made my day! - “Your Kindness Didn’t Go Unnoticed”
Meaning: I saw your compassionate act and it impacted me.
Example: Your kindness toward Billy when the other kids excluded him didn’t go unnoticed. Thank you for setting a kind example. - “I Can’t Thank You Enough”
Meaning: However much gratitude I express will not be sufficient.
Example: Words can’t fully thank you for donating your kidney to save my life. I can’t thank you enough! - “Your Gesture Means the World to Me”
Meaning: What you did was incredibly meaningful and important to me.
Example: This handmade quilt in my grandmother’s favorite colors means the world to me. I will treasure your thoughtfulness.
Tips for Thanking With Creativity
Here are some quick tips on thanking uniquely:
- Learn one new phrase weekly. Soon these options will flow naturally in talk.
- Match the phrase’s tone and formality to the situation.
- Speak sincerely from your caring heart when choosing words.
Conclusion
I hope you now feel ready to spice up thanking people! Appreciate with the perfect phrase – it makes their day and grows your skills.
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