Definition of Grateful

thankful; appreciative

Examples of Grateful in a sentence

After failing the first test, the student was extremely grateful that her professor allowed a retake.  

Receiving a bouquet of flowers after her surgery, the homebound woman was grateful that her coworkers cared and hadn’t forgotten her.  

Being grateful for her birthday gifts led the appreciative young woman to write thank you notes to each of her grandmothers.  

I am grateful to live in a country that allows free speech and freedom of the press.  

The exhausted runners were very grateful for the bottles of water brought in by their caring coach.  

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