gratitude
word
/ˈɡɹætəˌtud/
GRA-ti-tood
/ɡɹˈætɪtjˌuːd/
GRA-ti-tyood
Definition
Gratitude is the feeling of being thankful for something someone did for you or for the good things in your life. It can be directed toward a person, a situation, or life in general.
Usage & Nuances
More formal and deeper than 'thanks' or 'thankfulness'. Common patterns include 'feel gratitude', 'show gratitude', and 'with gratitude'. It is often used in personal reflection, psychology, and formal writing.
Spanish: gratitudPortuguese (BR): gratidãoPortuguese (PT): gratidãoChinese (Simplified): 感激 - 感恩Chinese (Traditional): 感激 - 感恩Hindi: कृतज्ञता - आभारArabic: امتنان - شكرBengali: কৃতজ্ঞতাRussian: благодарностьJapanese: 感謝Vietnamese: lòng biết ơnKorean: 감사Turkish: minnettarlık - şükranUrdu: شکرگزاری - ممنونیتIndonesian: rasa syukur
Example Sentences
She felt deep gratitude for her teacher's help.
basic
I want to express my gratitude to everyone here.
basic
His letter was full of gratitude.
basic
Honestly, I look back on that year with a lot of gratitude.
natural
A little gratitude can change the mood of a whole day.
natural
Even after all these years, she still speaks about him with gratitude.
natural