gratitude
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- overgratitude noun
- ungratitude noun
Etymology
Origin of gratitude
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Medieval Latin grātitūdin-, stem of grātitūdō “thankfulness,” equivalent to grāt(us) “pleasing” + -i- + -tūdō -tude
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"I just feel a load of gratitude, immense gratitude to the fans first and foremost for making the show what it was," he said.
From BBC
I felt a rush of gratitude and relief so intense I could have cried as he grabbed my other wrist.
From Literature
"To be recognised by you all, 'thank you' does not come anywhere near to encompassing what we feel, the gratitude," Lindo said.
From BBC
Finally, Jordan extended gratitude to his fellow actors and his fans, “who’ve seen me grow up in front of the camera and in these rooms.”
From Los Angeles Times
"How they showed up for my dad and have always been there for my dad – there are not enough words in the world to describe our gratitude, there really aren't."
From BBC
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