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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My full support and gratitude go to the emergency personnel dispatched to the area. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026 What if more of Lily’s life had granted her this ecstatic feeling of agency, this satisfaction, this gratitude, this accomplishment? — Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026 This assures the person who expresses gratitude that no imposition was involved. — Valerie Fridland, Time, 26 Oct. 2026 Lula addressed supporters after winning re-election to a fourth, nonconsecutive term, expressing gratitude to the Brazilian people. — David Unsworth , Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 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 1 Nov. 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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