grateful

[greyt-fuhl] / ˈgreɪt fəl /

ADJECTIVE

appreciative

Synonyms

STRONGEST

beholden indebted pleased thankful

WEAK

gratified obliged

Antonyms

WEAK

abusive heedless mean rude thankless unappreciative ungrateful

ADJECTIVE

pleasing, nice

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acceptable favorable good gratifying

WEAK

agreeable comforting congenial consoling delectable delicious delightful desirable pleasant pleasurable pleasureful refreshing rejuvenating renewing restful restorative restoring satisfactory satisfying solacing welcome

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bad disagreeable

WEAK

abusive heedless mean rude thankless unappreciative ungrateful

Example Sentences

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"I felt moved and very honoured that she had become aware of what had happened to me. I am grateful to her."

From BBC

"I felt moved and very honoured... I am grateful to her," she says.

From BBC

We’re both grateful to not only Dodger nation, but the fans worldwide.

From Los Angeles Times

“He was my friend and i loved him and i’m so grateful for our friendship all these years.”

From Los Angeles Times

“I’m so grateful no one was killed, no other person was hurt. I’m so grateful to be alive. I could’ve died.”

From Los Angeles Times