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Synonyms & Similar Words
appreciative
thankful
indebted
obliged
beholden
recognizing
acknowledging
aware
mindful
conscious
thankful
relieved
pleased
satisfied
content
jubilant
elated
ecstatic
thrilled
delighted
pleased
appreciative
recognizing
acknowledging
obliged
indebted
beholden
thankful
relieved
gratified
blessed
fortunate
lucky
happy
cheerful
optimistic
positive
hopeful
enthusiastic
Meaning of grateful
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, grateful means feeling or showing thanks or appreciation for something.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines grateful as feeling or showing thanks or appreciation for something, or being pleased or relieved about something.
- Cambridge Dictionary defines grateful as feeling or showing thanks or appreciation for something, or feeling happy or relieved because of something.
Example Uses
- I'm grateful for the opportunity to work with such a talented team.
- She was grateful for the support of her family during the difficult time.
- He felt grateful for the chance to travel and experience new cultures.
- The community was grateful for the donations and volunteers who helped after the disaster.
- I'm grateful for my health and the love of my family.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
ungrateful
unappreciative
thankfulless
discontent
unhappy
dissatisfied
displeased
irritated
annoyed
resentful
bitter
angry
frustrated
displeased
dissatisfied
unthankful
displeased
discontented
unhappy
miserable
wretched
unhappy
gloomy
melancholy
dismal