GRATEFUL


Meaning of GRATEFUL in English

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

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