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

There wasn’t an iota of gratitude in the TD Garden crowd for Steve Kerr, who helped lead Team USA — and three Celtics — to Olympic gold this summer. —Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024

Leading with gratitude has shifted my mindset from competition to collaboration. —Raquel Gomes, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

Farrow, who strangely lacks self-belief in her remarkable acting talent, was full of gratitude and warmth. —Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024

Mariah the Scientist, singer and girlfriend of Young Thug, has spoken out with gratitude amid the news of his release on October 31. —Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 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