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

The feeling is mutual for the entrepreneur, who expressed his gratitude toward them on Instagram. —Alex Gurley, People.com, 29 June 2025

But already that sense—of their humanity, of our gratitude—has faded. —Casey Cep, New Yorker, 28 June 2025

These days, McCulloch stays grounded through her love of reading and expressing gratitude for her network. —Gabrielle Gayagoy Gonzalez, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025

Although he already had been shut down for the season by that date, Ball was able to connect with the family and share his gratitude. —Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 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