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

In addition to her thriving personal life, Osment expressed gratitude for her career success. —Jp Mangalindan, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024

Sarah Hyland expressed gratitude for her Modern Family TV mom Julie Bowen's support amid a past abusive relationship in an emotional speech about domestic violence. —Jessica Wang, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2024

Please join me in expressing our gratitude to Pierluigi for his outstanding contributions to the company. —Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2024

The bottle of wine was all very well, but the loan of a house is an enormous present that deserves a written outpouring of heartfelt gratitude. —Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 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