gratitude

noun

grat·​i·​tude ˈgra-tə-ˌtüd 

-ˌtyüd

: the state of being grateful : thankfulness

expressed gratitude for their support

Synonyms of gratitude

• appreciation
• thanks
• appreciativeness
• thankfulness

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

When looking back on the entire experience, they both are filled with gratitude for their love and families. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026

At the press conference afterward, in the underbelly of the new stadium, coach David Braun spoke, awe-struck, of gratitude for the Ryan family, the student section and countless others. — Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

Nearly six decades later, Goessling sees what happened through the lens of both gratitude and faith. — Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

The Atlas 9 team is reflecting on its first year with gratitude — and a free event. — Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

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