gratitude

noun

grat·​i·​tude ˈgra-tə-ˌtüd How to pronounce gratitude (audio)
-ˌtyüd
: the state of being grateful : thankfulness
expressed gratitude for their support

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.
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The 29-year-old actress expressed her excitement and gratitude for the love of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's newest installment — as well as its 88% rating on Rotten Tomatoes — shortly ahead of its official release. Jen Juneau, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025 Putin's spokesman also said that any peace deal must be concluded with Ukraine not the U.S. but expressed gratitude to the Trump administration for its role in talks. Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025 Carson expressed heartfelt gratitude to Warren, praising her dedication and her gift for channeling raw emotion through music. Kristen Wisneski, Billboard, 29 Apr. 2025 On a sunny morning in early March, hundreds of residents gather here to express solemn gratitude at a military funeral for a soldier and former protest leader during Ukraine’s 2014 revolution of dignity. Howard Lafranchi, Christian Science Monitor, 29 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gratitude

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of gratitude was in 1565

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“Gratitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gratitude. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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gratitude

noun
grat·​i·​tude ˈgrat-ə-ˌt(y)üd How to pronounce gratitude (audio)
: the state of being grateful
Etymology

Middle English gratitude "gratitude," derived from Latin gratitudo (same meaning), from gratus "thankful" — related to congratulate, grace

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