Gratitude
/ˈɡræt.ɪ.tjuːd/noun
A feeling of thankfulness and appreciation.
Did you know?The word 'gratitude' comes from Latin roots meaning 'pleasing' and 'gratefulness', linking it to the idea of grace in both spiritual and social contexts.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
gratus
“Pleasant, agreeable, thankful.”
Old French
Old French
gratitute
“State of being thankful, gratitude.”
14th Century
Middle English
gratitut
“Quality of being thankful or appreciative.”
Modern English
English
gratitude
“Acknowledgment of a benefit received, often expressed in a social context.”
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