grateful

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grate·ful | \ ˈgrāt-fəl

Definition of grateful

1a : appreciative of benefits received

b : expressing gratitude grateful thanks

2a : affording pleasure or contentment : pleasing

b : pleasing by reason of comfort supplied or discomfort alleviated

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The voice quacking at the other end of the line sounded surprised and grateful—a young man's eager voice, thankful for the sudden interruption on an otherwise empty afternoon. — Paul Theroux, Granta, Summer 1992 I didn't have to be in love with the man to do this, and my poor body'd probably be grateful to get fed, since it'd been on such a starvation diet. — Terry McMillan, Waiting to Exhale, 1992 Sergeant James Smith was a company clerk, which meant that he carried his commander's maps, Edwards was grateful to learn. — Tom Clancy, Red Storm Rising, 1986 I am grateful for the Latin I took and for the emphasis on English grammar, which seems to have faded from the curriculum. — John Updike, Hugging the Shore, (1983) 1984 The college sent us a grateful acknowledgment of our donation. I'm grateful to you for your help. He's grateful for the attention. See More

Recent Examples on the Web Post-stroke, Kati is grateful for her family and friends and intends to set boundaries for the benefit of her physical and mental health in the future. — Rachel Nall, Msn, SELF, 11 May 2022 So many lessons, so many blessings to be grateful for. — Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 7 May 2022 Their parents are grateful for two brothers who couldn’t be tighter, whose success is always shared. — Doug Lesmerises, cleveland, 28 Apr. 2022 Barden, who lives in Norwich, is still grateful for how much Todt helped her daughter as a physical therapist. — Taylor Hartz, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2022 Likewise, Schmidt is grateful for Richard not giving up on him. — Lincee Ray, EW.com, 8 Apr. 2022 For Muslims around the world, Ramadan is a time to reflect, reset and focus on being grateful. — Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 2 Apr. 2022 We are often advised to cultivate the habit of being grateful and giving thanks continuously. — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2022 Genco, who wiped away stray tears with her napkin, felt nervous yet incredibly grateful ahead of the glowing presentation dedicated to her. — Heran Mamo, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2022 See More

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