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gratitudethe 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.
💡 Concept

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)
🧠 Mnemonic

The athlete showed gratitude toward the coach who supported him for years. (GREAT + THANKFUL = GRATITUDE → deep appreciation and thankfulness)

"Gratitude is the greatest attitude."
🎵 Rhyme

"Gratitude is the greatest attitude."

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈɡrætɪtuːd/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɡrætɪtjuːd/

🌳Etymology

Rootgrat
Suffix--itude

🎵Rhyme

attitudemagnitudelatitude
attitude
magnitude
latitude

🔗Collocations

express gratitude
deep gratitude
show gratitude
gratitude journal
heartfelt gratitude
overwhelming gratitude

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat shows gratitude by bringing me dead mice every morning - such a thoughtful gift!

😄 Fun example

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.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

appreciationthankfulnessacknowledgmentrecognitiongratefulness

Antonyms

ingratitudeungratefulnessthanklessness

Related

gratefulappreciatethankfulgracegratify

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