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[syn: gratefulness, thankfulness, appreciativeness]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Grateful \Grate"ful\, a. [Grate, a. + full; cf. F. gr['e]
thanks, good will, fr. L. gratum, neut. of gratus agreeable,
grateful. See Grate, a.]
1. Having a due sense of benefits received; kindly disposed
toward one from whom a favor has been received; willing to
acknowledge and repay, or give thanks for, benefits; as, a
grateful heart.
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A grateful mind
By owing, owes not, but still pays. --Milton.
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2. Affording pleasure; pleasing to the senses; gratifying;
delicious; as, a grateful present; food grateful to the
palate; grateful sleep.
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Now golden fruits on loaded branches shine,
And grateful clusters swell. --Pope.
Syn: Thankful; pleasing; acceptable; gratifying; agreeable;
welcome; delightful; delicious. -- Grate"ful*ly, adv.
-- Grate"ful*ness, n.
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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
gratefulness
n 1: warm friendly feelings of gratitude [syn: gratefulness,
thankfulness, appreciativeness]