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

Foxx said the experience has left him with a greater sense of gratitude. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

The gratitude-and-connection micro-ritual will merge with existing communication habits. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026

It was packed with tiny biographies, poetry, words of gratitude and drawings (especially of the sweet resident cats). — David G. Allan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026

In its closure announcement, 36 Handles thanked the El Dorado Hills community for its support, extending gratitude to its customers, vendors, friends and musicians who performed at the venue. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 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