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

Feeling gratitude can and should be a daily event and take whatever form works for you. —Cheryl Isaacs, PEOPLE, 23 Nov. 2025

Schlossberg, who has two siblings -- including Jack Schlossberg, who recently announced a run for Congress -- expressed gratitude for her family's help over the last year. —Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 22 Nov. 2025

Phenomenal young man, works hard, and just his gratitude and appreciation are what stick out the most about Kejon Owens. —Kevin Barral, Miami Herald, 22 Nov. 2025

Our family would also like to express our deep gratitude for the unwavering support from our Wake Forest and NBA families over the years. —Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 22 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