gratitude

grat·i·tude

noun \ˈgra-tə-ˌtüd, -ˌtyüd\

Definition of GRATITUDE

: the state of being grateful : thankfulness

Examples of GRATITUDE

1. Let me express my sincere gratitude for all your help.
2. We remember with gratitude those who died defending our country.

Origin of GRATITUDE

Middle English, from Anglo-French or Medieval Latin; Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin gratitudo, from Latin gratus grateful

First Known Use: 1523

Related to GRATITUDE

Synonyms: appreciation, appreciativeness, gratefulness, thanks, thankfulness

Antonyms: ingratitude, thanklessness, unappreciation, ungratefulness

Related Words: thanksgiving; gratification, indebtedness, satisfaction; acknowledgment (or acknowledgement), recognition, tribute

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