gratitude

noun

grat·​i·​tude ˈgra-tə-ˌtüd 

-ˌtyüd

: the state of being grateful : thankfulness

expressed gratitude for their support

Synonyms

• appreciation
• appreciativeness
• gratefulness
• thankfulness
• thanks

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

As Harris, vibrating with gratitude, was preparing to leave, a sleek black BMW F 750 GS motorcycle rode directly into the gallery, a gray plume of smoke trailing behind it. —Gioncarlo Valentine, The New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2024

Touring the facility alongside the state's Democratic governor, Josh Shapiro, Zelensky expressed gratitude to all American workers who are helping produce weapons for Ukraine. —Simon Shuster, TIME, 26 Sep. 2024

Showing your gratitude by letting your daughter know how much she’s loved and cherished. —Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 24 Sep. 2024

James ended the video by expressing gratitude to the attorney and law enforcement and asking for the maximum punishment for James. —Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 24 Sep. 2024

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

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