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

Osbroune concluded her message with a heartfelt note of gratitude. —Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 13 Sep. 2025

His memorial was covered with flowers and handwritten notes of love and gratitude. —Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025

Every bite elicits wonder, provoking a quiet moment of gratitude for this lush, miraculous habitat. —The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025

Still, Tao expressed gratitude that the tragedy was not even worse. —Julia Bonavita , Stepheny Price , Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 12 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