gratitude
noun
grat·i·tude
ˈgra-tə-ˌtüd 
-ˌtyüd
: the state of being grateful : thankfulness
expressed gratitude for their support
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.
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Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
His reaction was one of immense gratitude.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
And so that gratitude, those waves of gratitude still come.
—Outside Online, 11 Feb. 2026
The graduate expressed his gratitude for the experience.
—Carla Hinton, Oklahoman, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for gratitude
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“Gratitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gratitude. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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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
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