gratitude
noun/ˈɡɹæ.tɪ.tjuːd/ · [ˈɡʷɹætʰɪtʰjʊu̯d]
Etymology From French gratitude, from Medieval Latin grātitūdō (“thankfulness”), from Latin grātus (“thankful”). Displaced Old English þancung.
1
The state of being grateful.
- She showed deep gratitude for the support she received.
- He bowed his head in gratitude to the donors.
2 more examples
- Words cannot express my gratitude for your kindness.
- She felt overwhelming gratitude towards her parents.
- Derived terms
- gratitudinal, overgratitude
- Related terms
- grace, grateful, gratification, gratify