gratitude
/ˈɡrætɪtjuːd/ · grat·i·tude
noun
- A feeling of appreciation or thanks for something or someone. She expressed her gratitude to her family for their support during her illness.
- A state of being thankful or appreciative. The couple's gratitude for their new home was evident in the way they decorated it.
- A feeling of respect or admiration for someone or something. The artist's gratitude for her fans was evident in her heartfelt speech at the award ceremony.
verb
- To express or show thanks or appreciation for something or someone. She gratefully accepted the gift from her friend.
- To feel or show respect or admiration for someone or something. He gratefully acknowledged the help of his colleagues in completing the project.
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Did you know? The word 'gratitude' has been used in various forms throughout history, including in the works of ancient Greek and Roman philosophers, who emphasized the importance of gratitude in a person's life.