Gratitude: meaning, definitions and examples

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gratitude

 

[ หˆษกradษชtjuหd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

expressing thanks

Gratitude is the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.

Synonyms

appreciation, recognition, thankfulness

Examples of usage

  • She expressed her gratitude for all the help she had received.
  • I want to show my gratitude by helping others in need.
Context #2 | Noun

feeling grateful

Gratitude is a feeling of appreciation and thankfulness for the good things in one's life.

Synonyms

appreciation, thankfulness, thanksgiving

Examples of usage

  • She felt overwhelming gratitude towards her family for their support.
  • His heart was filled with gratitude for the opportunities he had been given.
Context #3 | Noun

religious context

Gratitude is a virtue in many religious traditions, seen as a way to connect with the divine and show reverence.

Synonyms

appreciation, thankfulness, thanksgiving

Examples of usage

  • In Buddhism, gratitude is practiced as a form of mindfulness and compassion.
  • Many prayers include expressions of gratitude for the blessings received.

Translations

Translations of the word "gratitude" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gratidรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅƒเคคเคœเฅเคžเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dankbarkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rasa syukur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะดัั‡ะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wdziฤ™cznoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ„Ÿ่ฌ (ใ‹ใ‚“ใ—ใ‚ƒ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gratitude

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gratitud

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท minnettarlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ์‚ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู…ุชู†ุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vdฤ›ฤnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vฤaฤnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„Ÿๆฟ€ (gวŽn jฤซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hvaleลพnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพakklรฆti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะธะทะฐัˆั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ“แƒšแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ minnษ™tdarlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gratitud

Etymology

The word 'gratitude' originated from the Latin word 'gratitudo', meaning 'thankfulness' or 'grace'. The concept of gratitude has been valued in various cultures and religions throughout history as a virtue that promotes positive emotions and social bonds. Expressing gratitude is seen as a way to acknowledge the kindness of others and cultivate a sense of appreciation for the good things in life.

See also: gratuity.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,268 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.