Definition of GRATITUDE

gratitude

Meanings

Plural: gratitudes

Noun

  • a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
    • "he was overwhelmed with gratitude for their help"
  • The state of being grateful.

Origin / Etymology

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

Antonyms

ingratitude

Scrabble Score: 11

gratitude is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
gratitude is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
gratitude is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

gratitude is a valid Words With Friends word