Gratitude
/ˈɡræt.ɪ.tjuːd/noun
The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.
Did you know?The word 'Gratitude' is linked to ancient rituals of giving thanks, believed to harness positive energy from the universe!
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*gʲreh₁-
“to favor, to thank”
Latin
Latin
gratus
“pleasing, thankful, earnestly thankful”
Late Latin
Late Latin
gratitudo
“thankfulness, gratitude”
Old French
Old French
gratitut
“thankfulness, gratitude, grace”
Middle English
Middle English
gratitut
“state of being thankful, appreciation”
Modern English
English
gratitude
“the quality of being thankful or appreciative”