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grateful

Pronunciation: /ˈgreɪtfʊl, -f(ə)l/

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Definition of grateful

adjective

  • feeling or showing an appreciation for something done or received:I’m grateful to you for all your help she gave him a grateful smile
  • archaic received or experienced with gratitude; welcome:the grateful shade

Derivatives

gratefully

adverb

gratefulness

noun

Origin:

mid 16th century: from obsolete grate 'pleasing, thankful' (from Latin gratus) + -ful

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