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grateful-centered

|grate-ful-cen-tered|

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/ˈɡreɪtfəl ˈsɛntərd/

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/ˈɡreɪtfʊl ˈsɛntəd/

(grateful)

thankful

Base FormNounAdverb
gratefulgratefulnessgratefully
Etymology
Etymology Information

'grateful-centered' originates from the English word 'grateful,' which comes from the Latin word 'gratus,' meaning 'pleasing' or 'thankful.'

Historical Evolution

'gratus' transformed into the Old French word 'grate,' and eventually became the modern English word 'grateful.' The suffix '-centered' is added to denote focus or emphasis.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'gratus' meant 'pleasing,' but over time it evolved into 'grateful,' meaning 'thankful' or 'appreciative.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having a focus or emphasis on gratitude.

She maintained a grateful-centered approach to life, always appreciating the little things.

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Last updated: 2025/02/19 17:12