gratitude

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

   I was overwhelmed with gratitude for their help.

2. 2
   noun

   The state of being grateful.

   She showed deep gratitude for the support she received.

Etymology

From French gratitude, from Medieval Latin grātitūdō (“thankfulness”), from Latin grātus (“thankful”). Displaced native Old English þancung.