gratitude

noun

grat·​i·​tude ˈgra-tə-ˌtüd 

-ˌtyüd

: the state of being grateful : thankfulness

expressed gratitude for their support

Synonyms

• appreciation
• appreciativeness
• gratefulness
• thankfulness
• thanks

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

Research shows that gratitude can raise your happiness level by 25%. —Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025

With gratitude comes a profound tinge of guilt in knowing the hardships others have endured — the ravaging of more than 20,000 acres and displacement of tens of thousands. —Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025

Agree to appreciate each other more and to take time to express your gratitude regularly. —Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2025

As wildfires continue to rage across Los Angeles, people are finding new ways to express their gratitude for people fighting on the front lines. —Bailey Richards, People.com, 11 Jan. 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

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