gratitude

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Etymology

From French gratitude, from Medieval Latin grātitūdō (thankfulness), from Latin grātus (thankful). Displaced native Old English þancung.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡɹætɪt(j)ud/
  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

gratitude (countable and uncountable, plural gratitudes)

  1. The state of being grateful.
    She showed deep gratitude for the support she received.
    He bowed his head in gratitude to the donors.
    Words cannot express my gratitude for your kindness.
    She felt overwhelming gratitude towards her parents.

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French

Etymology

From Late Latin gratitudō.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡʁa.ti.tyd/
  • Audio (Paris):(file)
  • Homophone: gratitudes
  • Hyphenation: gra‧ti‧tude

Noun

gratitude f (plural gratitudes)

  1. gratitude
    Synonym: reconnaissance
    Antonym: ingratitude

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