gratitude

noun
UK: /ˈɡratɪtjuːd/
US: /ˈɡrædətuːd/

  1. The feeling of being grateful; a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation.

    1. I feel gratitude for your help. [ ] [ ]
    2. She expressed her gratitude with a thoughtful handwritten card and a small gift. [ ] [ ]

  2. The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for kindness.

    1. His gratitude was clear and honest. [ ] [ ]
    2. A deep sense of gratitude filled her heart after surviving the difficult ordeal. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

appreciation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gratitude" in English means: The feeling of being grateful; a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation., The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for kindness..

The phonetic transcription of "gratitude" is /ˈɡratɪtjuːd/ in British English and /ˈɡrædətuːd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gratitude": appreciation.

Example usage of "gratitude": "I feel gratitude for your help.". More examples on the page.