grateful

Word parts

grate + -ful

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈɡreɪtfəl/

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• Hyphenation: grate‧ful

Adjective

Positive grateful

Comparative more grateful

Superlative most grateful

1. If you are grateful for or about something, you want to say, "thank you" because of it.
   • Synonym: thankful
   • Antonym: ungrateful

   I'm very grateful for your kindness during this difficult time.

Related words

• gratefully