gratitude

noun

grat·​i·​tude ˈgra-tə-ˌtüd How to pronounce gratitude (audio)
-ˌtyüd
Synonyms of gratitude
: the state of being grateful : thankfulness
expressed gratitude for their support

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Let me express my sincere gratitude for all your help. We remember with gratitude those who died defending our country.
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Some might argue that the film’s niceness, its poignant vibe of celebration and gratitude, is a tellingly apt fit for the band’s music, which was sometimes as mocked for its Top 40-friendly, Britpop neatness as it was beloved by others. — Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026 Lovano expressed deep gratitude to Collins for steering the festival for many years and keeping the atmosphere alive. — Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2026 Clinton was one of many women in national politics sharing their praise and gratitude for Steinem. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026 The 12-day calendar is filled with a pen pouch, sticker set, thank you cards, notebooks and a mini gratitude journal, among other discoveries. — Claire Peltier, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gratitude

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

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The first known use of gratitude was in 1565

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“Gratitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gratitude. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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gratitude

noun
grat·​i·​tude ˈgrat-ə-ˌt(y)üd How to pronounce gratitude (audio)
: the state of being grateful
Etymology

Middle English gratitude "gratitude," derived from Latin gratitudo (same meaning), from gratus "thankful" — related to congratulate, grace

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