1. the feeling of being grateful; thankfulness for kindness or benefits received

Examples

• She expressed her gratitude to the volunteers who helped during the crisis.
• I feel deep gratitude for my parents’ support throughout college.
• The scholarship recipient wrote a letter of gratitude to the donors.
• His face showed genuine gratitude when we offered to help.
• We should show gratitude for the simple pleasures in life.
• The community gathered to express gratitude for the firefighters’ bravery.