gratitude

[ grat-i-tood, -tyood ]

noun

1. the quality or feeling of being grateful or thankful:

   He expressed his gratitude to everyone on the staff.

   Synonyms: gratefulness, thankfulness, appreciation, thank

gratitude

/ ˈɡrætɪˌtjuːd /

noun

1. a feeling of thankfulness or appreciation, as for gifts or favours

Other Words From

• over·grati·tude noun
• un·grati·tude noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of gratitude¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Medieval Latin grātitūdin-, stem of grātitūdō “thankfulness,” equivalent to grāt(us) “pleasing” + -i- + -tūdō -tude

Word History and Origins

Origin of gratitude¹

C16: from Medieval Latin grātitūdō, from Latin grātus grateful

Example Sentences

“Decorating your home for Thanksgiving is all about creating a warm, inviting, and festive atmosphere that celebrates gratitude and the season's bounty,” the chatbot said.

From Salon

Oslo's mayor Anne Lindboe said the tree's meaning - of gratitude, friendship, and peace - was "just as significant today as it was 77 years ago."

From BBC

In a statement to CNN, Kennedy explained his flip-flop by demonizing the press, expressing gratitude for working with Trump today.

From Salon

In a statement to Australian newspaper the Herald Sun, Ms Jones’ family expressed their "deepest gratitude for the overwhelming support, love, and prayers we’ve received from across Australia".

From BBC

Dozens of patients on Smith’s Reddit thread wrote to share their gratitude for how his services had changed their lives.

From Salon

Related Words

• acknowledgment
• obligation
• recognition
• thanks