First Known Use: 1523
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gratitude
noun grat·i·tude \ˈgra-tə-ˌtüd, -ˌtyüd\
: a feeling of appreciation or thanks
Full Definition of GRATITUDE
: the state of being grateful : thankfulness
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Origin of GRATITUDE
Middle English, from Anglo-French or Medieval Latin; Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin gratitudo, from Latin gratus grateful
Related to GRATITUDE
- Synonyms
- appreciation, appreciativeness, gratefulness, thanks, thankfulness
- Antonyms
- ingratitude, thanklessness, unappreciation, ungratefulness
GRATITUDE Defined for Kids
gratitude
noun grat·i·tude \ˈgra-tə-ˌtüd, -ˌtyüd\
Definition of GRATITUDE for Kids
: a feeling of appreciation
Word Root of GRATITUDE
The Latin word gratus, meaning “pleasing” or “thankful,” gives us the root grat. Words from the Latin gratus have something to do with being pleasing or being thankful. To ingratiate yourself is to make others feel thankful for something you've done. To feel grateful is to feel thankful for something. Gratitude is a feeling of thankfulness. To congratulate is to express how pleasing someone's success is.
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