gratitude

noun

grat·​i·​tude ˈgra-tə-ˌtüd 

-ˌtyüd

: the state of being grateful : thankfulness

expressed gratitude for their support

Synonyms of gratitude

• appreciation
• thanks
• appreciativeness
• thankfulness

Examples of gratitude in a Sentence

Let me express my sincere gratitude for all your help.

We remember with gratitude those who died defending our country.

Recent Examples on the Web

Our gratitude goes out to the first responders for their assistance. —Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026

In a new social media post, the Married with Children alum expressed gratitude for all the messages of support and promised to share more updates soon. —Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026

But somewhere along the way the message of gratitude and goodwill got muddled. —Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026

Dave Vetsch stood in his father's kitchen in Rochester, Minnesota, on Friday evening, overwhelmed with gratitude that his dad wasn't home for the moment when a tornado tore the roof off the house and shattered its windows. —Conor Wight, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French or Medieval Latin; Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin gratitudo, from Latin gratus grateful

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing gratitude

• debt of gratitude
• owe a debt of gratitude/thanks to
• owe them a debt of gratitude

Rhymes for gratitude

• altitude
• amplitude
• aptitude
• attitude
• barbecued
• certitude
• desuetude
• devalued
• finitude
• fortitude
• interlude
• interviewed

Kids Definition

gratitude

noun

grat·​i·​tude ˈgrat-ə-ˌt(y)üd 

: the state of being grateful

Etymology

Middle English gratitude "gratitude," derived from Latin gratitudo (same meaning), from gratus "thankful" — related to congratulate, grace