Grateful

/ˈɡɹeɪtf(ʊ)l/

Synonyms for "grateful" (82 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

How these synonyms differ

  • appreciative - 'Appreciative' emphasizes recognition of value, you notice what someone did and acknowledge it. It can be more intellectual than the warmth of gratitude.
  • indebted - 'Indebted' implies obligation, you feel you owe something in return. Gratitude is free; indebtedness comes with strings.
  • obliged - 'Obliged' straddles gratitude and duty. 'Much obliged' is a polite thank-you, but feeling obliged can be a burden rather than a warm emotion.
  • thankful - 'Thankful' is the everyday cousin, you're thankful for a favor, grateful for something that changed your life. Gratitude runs deeper.

Related word relations

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More general

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adjectiveemotional statelinguistic constructionphrase patternpositive traitprepositional usage

More specific

5 entries
appreciativegrateful forgrateful togratitudeindebted

Collocations

6 entries
be gratefulexpress gratitudefeel gratefulgrateful forgrateful toshow gratitude

Inflections

2 entries
more gratefulmost grateful

Derivations

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Antonyms

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similar

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Sample sentences

33 total sentences available.

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I am very grateful to you for your help.

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I am grateful to you for inviting me to the party.

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I am grateful to you for your kindness.

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I am more than grateful to you for your help.

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