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

Our sincere love, gratitude and respect for everyone who joined us along the way. —Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 23 Jan. 2026

Black Lives Matter Grassroots, a national hub for local BLM chapters, on Friday expressed gratitude for those activists. —Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026

As a gesture of deep gratitude and love, Rich presented the first release of Patriarch to his father on his 98th birthday. —Taryn White, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026

The actress also sprinkled the note with humor and gratitude, mentioning that Reynolds had asked Matt Damon to watch the film as well. —Elizabeth Rosner, PEOPLE, 21 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