grate·ful
Pronounced:
/ˈgreɪtfəl/
Function:
adjectiveMeaning:
[more grate*ful; most grate*ful] : feeling or showing thanks ▪ She was grateful (that) she didn't have to work on the holiday. ▪ the grateful [=thankful] recipient of a new heart ▪ The college sent us a grateful acknowledgment of our donation. : feeling or showing thanks to someone for some helpful act ▪ I'm grateful to you for your help. ▪ He's grateful for the attention. ▪ I'm grateful (to you) for this opportunity. = I'm grateful to have this opportunity. = I'm grateful that I have this opportunity. ▪ a grateful smile —opposite ungrateful
—grate·ful·ly adverb ▪ The college gratefully [=thankfully] acknowledges your donation.
—grate·ful·ness noun [noncount] ▪ expressing my gratefulness [=(more commonly) gratitude] for this opportunity