Word of the Day
Word of the Day
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Monday, October 19, 2026
Gratitude
noun
Definition
The quality of being thankful; appreciation for what one has received.
Synonyms
thankfulness
appreciation
recognition
acknowledgment
Used in a sentence
Keeping a short gratitude journal can shift a caregiver's focus from what is hard to what is good.
Word Origin
Latin 'gratitudo' — thankfulness; from 'gratus,' pleasing, thankful.
Did you know? Gratitude activates the brain's reward system — neuroscience confirms what grandmothers have always known: counting your blessings actually helps.