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

One passenger expressed gratitude that the incident was resolved. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

Over the course of his presidency, in fact, Lincoln would call for nine such days of gratitude. — Michele Metych Britannica Editors Sep. 30, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Sep. 2026

Anecdotal gratitude isn't scientific evidence Reeve also discussed the response to her advocacy. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

The 31-year-old took to X to share the news with her legion of Hotties, expressing her gratitude and excitement for the opportunity. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 29 Sep. 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