Grateful: meaning, definitions and examples

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grateful

 

[ หˆษกreษชtfสŠl ]

Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

thankful for something

Feeling or showing an appreciation for something received or experienced; thankful.

Synonyms

appreciative, obliged, thankful

Examples of usage

  • I am grateful for all the help you've given me.
  • She was grateful for the support of her friends during a difficult time.
Context #2 | Adjective

expressing thanks

Expressing thanks in a kind and appreciative manner.

Synonyms

appreciative, obliged, thankful

Examples of usage

  • He gave a grateful smile to show his appreciation.
  • A grateful nod of acknowledgment was all she could manage.
Context #3 | Noun

a person who is thankful

A person who is thankful for something or someone.

Synonyms

appreciative individual, thankful person

Examples of usage

  • She was one of the most gratefuls I've ever met.
  • The gratefuls in the audience applauded loudly.

Translations

Translations of the word "grateful" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น grato

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคญเคพเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช dankbar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bersyukur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะดัั‡ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wdziฤ™czny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ„Ÿ่ฌใ—ใฆใ„ใ‚‹ (kansha shiteiru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท reconnaissant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ agradecido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท minnettar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ์‚ฌํ•˜๋Š” (gamsahaneun)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู…ุชู† (mumtann)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vdฤ›ฤnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vฤaฤnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„Ÿๆฟ€ (gวŽnjฤซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hvaleลพen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพakklรกtur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะธะทะฐัˆั‹ะปั‹า› ะฑั–ะปะดั–ั€ะตั‚ั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ“แƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜ (madlobeli)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ minnษ™tdar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ agradecido

Etymology

The word 'grateful' originated from the Latin word 'gratus' meaning 'pleasing' or 'thankful'. It has been used in the English language since the 16th century. The concept of gratitude and being grateful has been valued in various cultures and religions throughout history, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and appreciating the good things in life.

See also: grater, graticule, grating.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,163, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.