grateful

adjective

Of a person or their actions, feelings, etc.: expressing gratitude or appreciation; appreciative, thankful.

(archaic) Of a thing or (obsolete) person: pleasing to the mind or senses; agreeable, pleasant, welcome.

Roots

gratusgrat- · Latin · pleasing

Synonyms for grateful

thankfuladj appreciativeadj gratifiedadj pleasedadj graciousadj acknowledgingv felicitousadj gratifyingadj

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