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

The emotion conveyed by the 2025 Grammy winner for best new artist brought tears to the eyes of many of her fans, who expressed their gratitude for her visit. —Natalia Cano, Billboard, 16 Nov. 2025

By safeguarding earned benefits, expanding pathways to meaningful employment for disabled Veterans, and formally honoring our courageous Purple Heart heroes, New York is once again proving that gratitude must be matched with action. —Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2025

Katina expressed gratitude in an Instagram post to commemorate Mason’s birthday. —Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025

The Hanford, California, native expressed gratitude for his family and the staff who worked on his treatment and promised to return to psychic readings soon. —Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 14 Nov. 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