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

Flor, who organized the GoFundMe to help in her father’s recovery following the liver transplant, expressed gratitude for the organ donation. —David Chiu, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026

Kimmel proceeded to thank his wife, Molly McNearney, Kimmel Live's producers, and the annual ceremony's voting body, before turning his attention to the most special recipient of his gratitude. —Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Jan. 2026

Take gratitude in the small victories, whether that be getting a rep, whether that be getting in there and just handing the ball off. —David Aldridge, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026

Kimmel then directed his gratitude toward the president. —Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 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