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

The only excess to speak of was love, gratitude, and the overwhelming desire for a different outcome. — James Horncastle, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Here’s hoping that Virtua Fighter Crossroads can make good on that impressive display of gratitude. — Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

And a large theme in my work is that participant attitudes such as gratitude involve giving someone credit for what the attitude responds to. — Mark Schroeder, The Conversation, 15 July 2026

To show her gratitude, the One Battle After Another actress teamed up with Drew and Jonathan Scott to transform longtime friend Vonda’s home, including its 30-year-old HVAC system, in hopes of protecting the health of her daughter. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 15 July 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