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 includes approaching individual horses with curiosity about their worldview and customs, monitoring the animals’ welfare and giving them opportunities to recover from stressors, and finding ways to honor and express gratitude to them. —Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 13 Mar. 2026

In response, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who won election last year on a soak-the-rich platform, expressed his gratitude. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026

Regardless of her fame, Liu expressed her appreciation for her fans and expressed gratitude that so many people see her as a role model. —Noe Padilla, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026

The message struck a tone fans have come to associate with him — one of humility, gratitude and deep appreciation for the natural world. —Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 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