Grateful

8 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Feeling or showing appreciation and thanks for something received or experienced. Characterized by a sense of thankfulness and recognition of kindness.

“She was grateful for the support her friends provided during the difficult time.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈɡreɪtfəl/

Syllables

grate·ful

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Synonyms

thankfulappreciativeobligedindebted

Antonyms

ungrateful

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Wordle

Contains FUL ending with three vowels - GRATE root plus FUL

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points; FUL suffix enables adjective formation

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