Gratitude

//ˈɡɹætɪt(j)ud// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The state of being grateful. countable, uncountable

    "She showed deep gratitude for the support she received."

  2. 2
    a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation wordnet

Example

More examples

"I'd like to express my gratitude."

Etymology

From French gratitude, from Medieval Latin grātitūdō (“thankfulness”), from Latin grātus (“thankful”). Displaced native Old English þancung.

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