Hyper Dictionary

English Dictionary Computer Dictionary Thesaurus Dream Dictionary Medical Dictionary


Search Dictionary:  

Meaning of INGRATE

Pronunciation:  'in`greyt

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  a person who shows no gratitude
 
 Sponsored Links: 
 
 Synonyms: thankless wretch, ungrateful person
 
 See Also: persona non grata, unwelcome person

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \In"grate`\ (?; 277), a. [L. ingratus. See
{Ingrateful}.]
Ingrateful. [Obs. or Poetic] --Bacon.

  2. \In"grate`\, n.
An ungrateful person. --Milton.
 

 

COPYRIGHT © 2000-2003 WEBNOX CORP. HOME | ABOUT HYPERDICTIONARY