Gratitude
/ˈɡɹætɪt(j)ud/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The state of being grateful. countable, uncountable
"She showed deep gratitude for the support she received."
- 2 a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation wordnet
Synonyms
All synonymsExample
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.