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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