gratitude — the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡrætɪtuːd/
Example Sentences
- My cat shows gratitude by bringing me dead mice every morning - such a thoughtful gift!
- I felt overwhelming gratitude when my neighbor returned my wifi password that I had forgotten.
- She kept a gratitude journal to remind herself of the positive things in her life.
gratitude
NOUN[/ˈɡrætɪtuːd/]
the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness
Smiles gather around the table as gratitude fills every bowl.
The athlete showed gratitude toward the coach who supported him for years. (GREAT + THANKFUL = GRATITUDE → deep appreciation and thankfulness)
"Gratitude is the greatest attitude."
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Gratitude derives from Latin gratia, meaning 'favor' or 'grace'. The word passed through Old French before entering Middle English, where it originally denoted the state of being favored, later developing into its modern sense of appreciation and thankfulness.
Breakdown
gratia (favor, grace) + -tude (suffix denoting a state or condition, from Latin -tudo)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat shows gratitude by bringing me dead mice every morning - such a thoughtful gift!”
“I felt overwhelming gratitude when my neighbor returned my wifi password that I had forgotten.”
“She kept a gratitude journal to remind herself of the positive things in her life.”
“The students expressed their gratitude to the teacher who stayed late to help them prepare for the exam.”
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