gratitude
grat·i·tude
noun \ˈgra-tə-ˌtüd, -ˌtyüd\Definition of GRATITUDE
: the state of being grateful : thankfulness
Examples of GRATITUDE
- Let me express my sincere gratitude for all your help.
- 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
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