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

So, give yourself a present this holiday season: a heaping serving of gratitude. —Contributing Writer, Orange County Register, 12 Nov. 2024

What was your mindset getting back on the field for practice? McCaffrey: Ah, just a lot of gratitude. —Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024

Bitterness steals crumbs of your gratitude and awe. —R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024

Express gratitude for their loyalty and commitment, recognizing their role in your journey. —Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024

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