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

Jelly Roll is expressing his gratitude for military service personnel and veterans at Prince Harry's Invictus Games. —Janine Henni, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025

Knitters and crocheters are often transplant recipients and their family members who want to show their gratitude. —Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2025

This includes decisions big and small — from burning a city to the ground or keeping it intact, or choosing to bring an item back to a shop, only for the owner to name it after you in gratitude. —Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2025

But instead of gratitude, he was met with disappointment. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 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