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, appreciation, thankfulness, thank

gratitude

/ ˈɡrætɪˌtjuːd /

noun

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

Other Word Forms

• overgratitude noun
• ungratitude 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

Milei expressed "enormous gratitude" for the US's pledge of support, which helped lift Argentine stocks and prices for the country's dollar-denominated debt in financial markets.

From BBC

The imam was “praising God and expressing gratitude to those who love him and worked with God toward his release,” she added.

From Salon

Whilst I’m deeply grateful for the recognition, I also hold that gratitude alongside a sense of reflection.

From Los Angeles Times

Then the counter popped up to show the audience how much LaNasa was supposedly taking away from needy youngsters by expressing gratitude to her co-workers and husband.

From Salon

It’s a bold but hard-earned move considering he is known for his lyricism in Japanese, tackling themes as deep and broad as mortality, forms of love, greater meaning and gratitude.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• acknowledgment 
• obligation 
• recognition 
• thanks