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
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
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 must be gratitude for the generations that came before, those now carrying the bulk of the work and for those to come. 
David Redding, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 Lizzo then expressed more serious gratitude for the honor. Daniela Avila, PEOPLE.com, 19 July 2022 These practices can help people slow their racing thoughts, regulate their emotions and feel more gratitude. Alexa Mikhail, Fortune, 13 July 2022 Traditional self-improvement goals, such as cutting out sugar or keeping a gratitude journal, are utilitarian and, most important in this context, not much fun. Gloria Liu, The Atlantic, 9 July 2022 Just profound gratitude for the gift of living in this country. Fox News, 27 June 2022 My inspiration behind the 2022 AT&T Dream in Black NFT was the freedom to create and dream, peace -despite trials, and gratitude for life. Essence, 27 June 2022 Throughout, Prescott emphasizes the importance of learning the traditional values of where one lives, gratitude for what the land and sea provide, and the responsibility to share with community. Nancy Lord, Anchorage Daily News, 11 June 2022 Sarah Klegman, the 34-year-old CHO of a real estate accounting firm in Los Angeles, starts her day with a lemon water and a gratitude journal. Callum Borchers, WSJ, 12 May 2022 See More
David Redding, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 Lizzo then expressed more serious gratitude for the honor. Daniela Avila, PEOPLE.com, 19 July 2022 These practices can help people slow their racing thoughts, regulate their emotions and feel more gratitude. Alexa Mikhail, Fortune, 13 July 2022 Traditional self-improvement goals, such as cutting out sugar or keeping a gratitude journal, are utilitarian and, most important in this context, not much fun. Gloria Liu, The Atlantic, 9 July 2022 Just profound gratitude for the gift of living in this country. Fox News, 27 June 2022 My inspiration behind the 2022 AT&T Dream in Black NFT was the freedom to create and dream, peace -despite trials, and gratitude for life. Essence, 27 June 2022 Throughout, Prescott emphasizes the importance of learning the traditional values of where one lives, gratitude for what the land and sea provide, and the responsibility to share with community. Nancy Lord, Anchorage Daily News, 11 June 2022 Sarah Klegman, the 34-year-old CHO of a real estate accounting firm in Los Angeles, starts her day with a lemon water and a gratitude journal. Callum Borchers, WSJ, 12 May 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French or Medieval Latin; Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin gratitudo, from Latin gratus grateful
First Known Use
1523, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing gratitude
Kids Definition
gratitude
noun
grat·i·tude ˈgra-tə-ˌtüd
-ˌtyüd
: a feeling of appreciation
gratitude
noun
as in appreciation
acknowledgment of having received something good from another accept these flowers as a token of my gratitude Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- appreciation
- thankfulness
- gratefulness
- thanks
- appreciativeness
- thanksgiving
- acknowledgment
- satisfaction
- indebtedness
- acknowledgement
- gratification
- recognition
- tribute
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- ingratitude
- ungratefulness
- thanklessness
- unappreciation
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