Gratitude
Gratitude
Gratitude (pronounced: /ˈɡratɪtjuːd/) is a feeling of appreciation felt by and/or similar positive response shown by the recipient of kindness, gifts, help, favors, or other types of generosity, towards the giver of such gifts.
Etymology
The word gratitude is derived from the Latin word gratia, which means grace, graciousness, or gratefulness. All derivatives from this Latin root “have to do with kindness, generousness, gifts, the beauty of giving and receiving, or getting something for nothing” (Pruyser, 1976, p. 86).
Related Terms
- Appreciation: Recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something.
- Thankfulness: The feeling of being happy or grateful because of something.
- Generosity: The quality of being kind, understanding, and not selfish; the quality of being generous.
- Kindness: The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.
- Empathy: The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
Pronunciation
In English, gratitude is pronounced as /ˈɡratɪtjuːd/.
See Also
References
- Pruyser, P. (1976). The minister as diagnostician. Philadelphia: Westminster Press.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gratitude
- Wikipedia's article - Gratitude
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