Simple meaning
What does Grateful mean?
Grateful means thankful for help or kindness.
Dictionary definition
Feeling thankful for help, kindness, or good things you have received.
Example sentences
Grateful in a sentence
easy
I am grateful for your help with homework.
medium
They felt grateful after the community cleaned the park.
hard
A grateful note can show respect and kindness at the same time.
Synonyms
Words like Grateful
thankfulUse for feeling pleased and appreciative.
appreciativeUse when you value help or support.
Antonyms
Opposite words
ungratefulUse when someone does not value help.
thanklessUse when no thanks are shown.
Word family
Grateful word family
Base word
grateful
noun
gratitude
The feeling of being grateful.
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Practice 1
What does grateful mean?
Grateful describes a thankful feeling after receiving help or care.
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