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

Feeling immense gratitude for dreams, slushies and good folks along the way. —Brie Stimson, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025

Jonathan Majors has major gratitude for Meagan Good. —Jen Juneau, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025

Providing your employees with gratitude and praise, acknowledging their ideas and showing recognition is imperative. —Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025

The statement noted several times that Zelenskyy thanked Trump for his leadership and expressed gratitude for the administration’s support provided to Ukraine. —Henry Austin, NBC News, 20 Mar. 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