gratitude

Definition

Gratitude is the feeling of thankfulness you have when someone helps you or something good happens. It is a deep sense of appreciation for kindness or good fortune.

Etymology

“Gratitude” comes from Latin “gratitudo,” based on “gratus,” meaning thankful or pleasing. It is closely related to words like “grace” and “grateful.”

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