gratitude

American  

[grat-i-tood, -tyood] / ˈgræt ɪˌtud, -ˌtyud /

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

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gratitude British  

/ ˈɡrætɪˌtjuːd /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

• overgratitude noun
• ungratitude noun

Etymology

Origin of gratitude

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

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• gratefulness vs. gratitude
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Example Sentences

For sparing us that, the Buckley court deserves our enduring gratitude.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It comes with disappointment, certainly, but more with gratitude and appreciation,” Harbaugh said in a statement through the team.

From The Wall Street Journal

"To my enduring surprise, the KGB replied that it had set aside for me $2 million in gratitude for the information," he said in an eight-page statement he read to the court.

From BBC

“On behalf of the Saugus Cafe staff and ownership, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to our community for the incredible support you have shown us throughout the years,” read the statement.

From Los Angeles Times

“Lot of gratitude for the journey,” Rodgers said when it was over.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• acknowledgment
• obligation
• recognition
• thanks