Grateful
/ˈɡreɪt.fəl/
Meaning & Definition
adjective
Having a sense of gratitude.
He is always grateful for the little things in life.
Feeling or showing appreciation for something done or received.
I am grateful for the support of my friends during difficult times.
Expressing gratitude; thankful.
She felt grateful when she received the unexpected gift.
Appreciative of benefits received; thankful.
The volunteers were grateful for the opportunity to help the community.
Etymology
Middle English gratefull, from Old French gratié, from Latin gratus.
Common Phrases and Expressions
grateful heart
A heart that feels thankful and appreciative.
grateful to
Expressing thanks or appreciation towards someone.
grateful for
Thankful for something received or experienced.
Related Words
gratitude
The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation.
thankfulness
The state of being grateful.
Slang Meanings
Thanks a ton
Thanks a ton for helping me out with that!
I owe you one
You really saved me today; I owe you one!