adjective
grateful
GRAYT-fuhl/ˈɡreɪtfl/
Feeling or showing thanks and appreciation.
She feels grateful to the neighbor returning her lost bag.
Etymology
The root meaning 'pleasing' connects gratitude with a kindness received as something welcome. Grateful meant both 'pleasing to the mind' and 'disposed to repay favors,' the latter closely matching its thankful sense.
In context
a lot of uh ethnic minorities are feeling so grateful to have found a home in our beautiful town
More examples
- He was grateful for the unexpected help.
- They sent a grateful reply.
- I am grateful that you stayed.
Forms
grateful
gratefully adverb — With thanks or appreciation.
Similar words
- thankful
- Often emphasizes relief as well as appreciation.
- appreciative
- Recognizes and values something beneficial.