English · Emotions & Feelings
gratitude
/ˈɡræt.ɪ.tjuːd/
[/ˈɡræt.ɪ.tjuːd/]
thankfulness
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The feeling of being thankful and wanting to show appreciation.
Example
She wrote a heartfelt note expressing her gratitude for all the support during her illness.
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.