adj.
Pronunciation: ' gr ā t-f ə l
Function: adjective
Etymology: obsolete grate pleasing, thankful, from Latin gratus ― more at GRACE
Date: 1552
1 a : appreciative of benefits received b : expressing gratitude < grateful thanks>
2 a : affording pleasure or contentment : PLEASING b : pleasing by reason of comfort supplied or discomfort alleviated
– grate · ful · ly \ -f ə -l ē \ adverb
– grate · ful · ness noun