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

This aligns with the sickness of our culture - lack of gratitude. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026

In a post on social media, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith expressed her gratitude to emergency workers in Alberta and from neighboring Saskatchewan for quickly responding to the fire. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026

Last year, the Chicago-area native from Harvey spoke with The Hollywood Reporter about Atwater’s evolution and expressed his gratitude, as well as discussing the pressure of representing his hometown. — Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026

Appreciation of beauty and excellence ranks near the top of her list, along with gratitude and zest. — Allison Aubrey, NPR, 15 Oct. 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