gratitude

pronunciation

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  • Noun:
    a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

Word Origin

gratitude (n.)
mid-15c., "good will," from Middle French gratitude (15c.) or directly from Medieval Latin gratitudinem (nominative gratitudo) "thankfulness," from Latin gratus "thankful, pleasing" (see grace (n.)). Meaning "thankfulness" is from 1560s.

Synonym

Example

1. Reinforce this by cultivating an attitude of gratitude .
2. It should be the attitude of gratitude .
3. I have no words to express my gratitude .
4. Please convey my gratitude to your parents .
5. There are many ways to cultivate gratitude .

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