Gratitude

Definition

(Noun; Emotion) Gratitude: the feeling you get when someone does something nice for you that they didn't have to do in the first place.

Gratitude: A group of people standing around a giant thank-you card with their hands clasped together in gratitude as confetti rains down from above them

Usage

I'm so grateful for my new job - it's a dream come true... or at least until I wake up!

Insight

What did one thankful tree say to another? "I'm stumped by your kindness!"

Origin

The word 'gratitude' was invented by an ancient king who wanted his subjects to show more appreciation for all he had done for them - and then quickly realized how little of it he would actually receive!

Related

AppreciationKindnessGenerosityHumilityRespect

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