gratitude — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

gratitude (/ˈɡræt.ɪ.tjuːd/)

noun  ·  Intermediate  ·  Emotions & Feelings

🔊 /ˈɡræt.ɪ.tjuːd/

Meaning

Meaning: thankfulness

The feeling of being thankful and wanting to show appreciation.

Examples

🗣 She wrote a heartfelt note expressing her gratitude for all the support during her illness.

Etymology

From Latin ‘gratus’ (pleasing, thankful), via Medieval Latin ‘gratitudo’.

How & Where It’s Used

Increasingly emphasised in wellbeing practices like gratitude journals.

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Tags: emotion, thankfulness

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