gratitude

noun

grat·​i·​tude ˈgra-tə-ˌtüd 

-ˌtyüd

: the state of being grateful : thankfulness

expressed gratitude for their support

Synonyms

• 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

Be honest about challenges, but balance them with gratitude and optimism. —Anatoly Iofe, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025

My problem is that there is never any expression of gratitude except for general notes on greeting cards a couple times a year. —Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2025

The messaging from Red Bull in the wake of the news has been one of gratitude. —Luke Smith, New York Times, 10 July 2025

After hugging and dapping up his lawyers, Combs would acknowledge whoever appeared in his friends and family section by bowing in gratitude or blowing a kiss. —Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 9 July 2025

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