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

Michelle Williams is expressing her gratitude to the intimacy coordinator on the set of her new FX and Hulu show. —Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025

The day after UConn's 78-64 victory over USC, Watkins expressed gratitude for the support she's received since tearing an ACL. —Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2025

Our study found that despite experiencing profound loss, many of the children expressed gratitude for their communities and an eagerness to rebuild. —Santina Contreras, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2025

Taal expressed his gratitude for all who had stood with him, particularly his legal team, which withdrew his lawsuit on Monday. —Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 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