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

At one point Yang broke down while expressing gratitude for his time on the long-running NBC sketch show. —Dan Heching, CNN Money, 21 Dec. 2025

Lola Young has penned a hopeful message of gratitude after collapsing onstage at All Things Go in New York City in September, which led her to cancel her North American tour and events for the time being. —Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2025

Henry expressed her gratitude to her medical teams and to all who cared for her, including the Miss Universe Jamaica team and the Jamaica Tourist Board. —Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025

The comedian shared an Instagram post expressing his gratitude toward his colleagues and collaborators. —Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Dec. 2025

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