grateful

/ˈɡɹeɪtfəl/adjective

Feeling or showing thanks for something someone has done for you.

Example sentences

“We're so grateful for everything you did while we were away.”
“I'm grateful to my teachers for believing in me.”

Frequently misspelled 'greatful'; it comes from an old word 'grate' meaning pleasing, not from 'great'. Grateful 'to' a person, 'for' a thing.

Synonyms for grateful

thankful
appreciative
obliged
indebted

Antonyms

ungrateful
unappreciative

Often confused with grateful

grateful vs graceful: graceful (adjective): Moving in a smooth, elegant, and attractive way.

Find it in: Positive words.

Related words

anxiousFeeling worried or uneasy, especially about something uncertain or still to come.lonelySad because you are cut off from other people.calmFeeling relaxed and peaceful, not angry, worried, or excited.proudFeeling pleased and satisfied because of something you or someone close to you has done.curiousEager to learn or find things out; sometimes, too interested in other people's business.jealousFeeling bitter or resentful because someone else has something you want, such as success or possessions.