Definition grateful in British English

grateful adjective

adjective

/ˈɡreɪtf(ə)l/

feeling that you want to thank someone because they have given you something or have done something for you

Example

Thanks for coming with me. I'm really grateful.

Example

I'm very grateful for all your help with the party.

Example

She was grateful to them for letting her stay at their house.

Example

You should be grateful that I didn't tell your parents.

Synonyms and related words

grateful gratitude thankful

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