Synonyms of gratitude

gratitude

noun

ˈgra-tə-ˌtüd 

as in appreciation

acknowledgment of having received something good from another

accept these flowers as a token of my gratitude

Synonyms & Similar Words

• appreciation
• thanks
• appreciativeness
• thankfulness
• gratefulness
• satisfaction
• thanksgiving
• indebtedness
• acknowledgment
• gratification
• recognition
• tribute

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ingratitude
• ungratefulness
• thanklessness
• unappreciation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gratitude

Mayor Wilson also shared gratitude for Barnes' time as chief. — Zachary Fletcher, USA Today, 30 July 2026

Still, gratitude, in Knight’s case, or reparations, in Scott’s, do help. — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 29 July 2026

Practicing gratitude and building resilience I’m also a big believer in practicing gratitude and building resilience in my life. — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 28 July 2026

Pulling out the rocket launcher Mac had bought him on the dark web, Dennis was genuinely overcome, caressing his bucket-list war weapon in stunned gratitude, while Mac beamed in what, on any other show, would be heartwarming friendship. — Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026