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

Willard expressed gratitude that her dogs weren't seriously harmed during the incident. —Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025

Now, Brennan copes through gratitude for her three healthy children, and her faith. —Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025

The portrayal was so convincing that the civil rights activist shared his gratitude with Murphy for giving the older actor a part. —Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Nov. 2025

The evening granted Monaghan the chance to express her gratitude to Cruise for the last 20 years. —Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 29 Nov. 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