ˈgrad.]əˌtüd, -at], ]ə.ˌtyüd\ noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English (Scots dialect), from Middle French or Medieval Latin; Middle French, from Medieval Latin gratitudo, from Latin gratus pleasing, thankful + -i- + -tudo -tude — more at grace
1. obsolete : favor , gift , gratuity
2. : the state of being grateful : warm and friendly feeling toward a benefactor prompting one to repay a favor : thankfulness
let us express our gratitude positively