gratitude

noun

grat·​i·​tude ˈgra-tə-ˌtüd 

-ˌtyüd

: the state of being grateful : thankfulness

expressed gratitude for their support

Synonyms

• 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

Although a handwritten message on a pretty card is certainly a mailbox brightener, a thoughtful text or a heartfelt conversation expressing your gratitude will make their day too. —Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025

Later, while accepting the trophy for best album, Carpenter expressed gratitude to those who performed with her. —Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025

So, that level of gratitude is good to have and that should probably come up a little bit more. —Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2025

This includes handwritten thank-you cards instead of my usual texts of gratitude upon receiving a gift when the giver is not present. —Judith Martin, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 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