Grateful
adjective
Feeling or showing thanks because someone has done something kind for you.
I'm so grateful for your help with my project.
Often appears as...
- be grateful for
- sincerely grateful
adjective
Pleasant or welcoming, especially because of a benefit received.
The plants were grateful for the rain after the long drought.
Often appears as...
- grateful relief
- grateful smile
adjective
Feeling or showing thanks because someone has done something kind for you.
I'm so grateful for your help with my project.
Often appears as...
- be grateful for
- sincerely grateful
adjective
Pleasant or welcoming, especially because of a benefit received.
The plants were grateful for the rain after the long drought.
Often appears as...
- grateful relief
- grateful smile
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Gratitude
Use 'grateful' to express personal thanks after receiving help or kindness.
I am grateful to you for your support.
Pro Tip 2/3Depth of Feeling
'Grateful' often implies a deep feeling of thankfulness and may convey more emotion than 'thankful'.
She was deeply grateful for the opportunity given to her.
Pro Tip 3/3Beyond Material
Being 'grateful' can also relate to non-material support like advice, companionship, or understanding.
I'm particularly grateful for your advice.
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Gratitude
Use 'grateful' to express personal thanks after receiving help or kindness.
I am grateful to you for your support.
Pro Tip 2/3Depth of Feeling
'Grateful' often implies a deep feeling of thankfulness and may convey more emotion than 'thankful'.
She was deeply grateful for the opportunity given to her.
Pro Tip 3/3Beyond Material
Being 'grateful' can also relate to non-material support like advice, companionship, or understanding.
I'm particularly grateful for your advice.
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Gratitude
Use 'grateful' to express personal thanks after receiving help or kindness.
I am grateful to you for your support.
Pro Tip 2/3Depth of Feeling
'Grateful' often implies a deep feeling of thankfulness and may convey more emotion than 'thankful'.
She was deeply grateful for the opportunity given to her.
Pro Tip 3/3Beyond Material
Being 'grateful' can also relate to non-material support like advice, companionship, or understanding.
I'm particularly grateful for your advice.
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Video examples
All it takes is 10...
I guess we all deal with stress in different ways. Some people will bury themselves in work, grateful for the distraction. Others will turn to their friends, their family, looking for support. Some people hit the bottle, start taking medication. My own way of dealing with it was to become a monk.
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The power of vulnerabilit...
to practice gratitude and joy in those moments of terror, when we're wondering, "Can I love you this much? Can I believe in this this passionately? Can I be this fierce about this?" just to be able to stop and, instead of catastrophizing what might happen, to say, "I'm just so grateful,
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The power of vulnerabilit...
in those moments of kind of terror when we're wondering can I love you this much can I believe in this as passionately can I be this fierce about this just to be able to stop and instead of catastrophizing what might happen to say I'm just so grateful because to feel
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How the pandemic will...
and the amount of time that you dedicate to the betterment of the world at large, and definitely the amount of money and the amount of passion you put into it -- I mean, it's pretty awesome, and I'm really grateful to you for spending this time with us now.
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How craving attention...
But I do know what it feels like to get attention -- I've been lucky in my life to get a lot more than my fair share of attention. And I'm grateful for that, because like I said, it's a powerful feeling. But there's another powerful feeling
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How the worst moments in...
and had spent many years in solitary confinement, told me she was grateful to her jailers for the time she had had to think, for the wisdom she had gained, for the chance to hone her meditation skills. She had sought meaning
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The right brain vs. left...
we made what that TED talk became and I will always be eternally grateful because my life has changed it's given me the opportunity to really be Who I am
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The Call of Everest PIPE...
in my life and this is why I'm here and this is why it's worth it and I was super grateful at that time i'm really glad i remember those moments
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The art of asking PIPE...
"Your music has helped my daughter so much. Thank you for staying here. We're all so grateful." And I thought, this is fair.
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ONE HOUR of Amazing...
his victims he spots an eagle on the hunt and sounds a warning one that sends the meerkats gratefully scurrying to safety
Video examples
All it takes is 10...
I guess we all deal with stress in different ways. Some people will bury themselves in work, grateful for the distraction. Others will turn to their friends, their family, looking for support. Some people hit the bottle, start taking medication. My own way of dealing with it was to become a monk.
Video examples
The power of vulnerabilit...
to practice gratitude and joy in those moments of terror, when we're wondering, "Can I love you this much? Can I believe in this this passionately? Can I be this fierce about this?" just to be able to stop and, instead of catastrophizing what might happen, to say, "I'm just so grateful,
Video examples
The power of vulnerabilit...
in those moments of kind of terror when we're wondering can I love you this much can I believe in this as passionately can I be this fierce about this just to be able to stop and instead of catastrophizing what might happen to say I'm just so grateful because to feel
Video examples
How the pandemic will...
and the amount of time that you dedicate to the betterment of the world at large, and definitely the amount of money and the amount of passion you put into it -- I mean, it's pretty awesome, and I'm really grateful to you for spending this time with us now.
Video examples
How craving attention...
But I do know what it feels like to get attention -- I've been lucky in my life to get a lot more than my fair share of attention. And I'm grateful for that, because like I said, it's a powerful feeling. But there's another powerful feeling
Video examples
How the worst moments in...
and had spent many years in solitary confinement, told me she was grateful to her jailers for the time she had had to think, for the wisdom she had gained, for the chance to hone her meditation skills. She had sought meaning
Video examples
The right brain vs. left...
we made what that TED talk became and I will always be eternally grateful because my life has changed it's given me the opportunity to really be Who I am
Video examples
The Call of Everest PIPE...
in my life and this is why I'm here and this is why it's worth it and I was super grateful at that time i'm really glad i remember those moments
Video examples
The art of asking PIPE...
"Your music has helped my daughter so much. Thank you for staying here. We're all so grateful." And I thought, this is fair.
Video examples
ONE HOUR of Amazing...
his victims he spots an eagle on the hunt and sounds a warning one that sends the meerkats gratefully scurrying to safety
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Quote examples
Joel Osteen
American Clergyman
I try to live what I teach. A lot of things come against us in life, but we should try to find something to be grateful for, and see each day as a gift.
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Sergio Ramos
Spanish Athlete
To play and to win against England is big news around the world, and footballers are always grateful for that.
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Maya Angelou
American Poet
I am grateful to be a woman. I must have done something great in another life.
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Dalai Lama
Tibetan Leader
When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others.
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Alyssa Edwards
American Entertainer
Drag Race' is a movement. I'll be forever grateful that I left my legacy.
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Jacky Ickx
Belgian Driver
I am infinitely grateful to the life which privileged me.
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Liz Cambage
Australian Basketball Player
The NBA and WNBA, I'm so very grateful for their support.
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Emma Weymouth
British Model
I am so grateful for my boys. They're my entire life.
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Michael Sorrentino
American Celebrity
I'm really grateful for all the support from my fans.
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Ted Danson
American Actor
I am forever grateful for 'Cheers.
Quote examples
Joel Osteen
American Clergyman
I try to live what I teach. A lot of things come against us in life, but we should try to find something to be grateful for, and see each day as a gift.
Quote examples
Sergio Ramos
Spanish Athlete
To play and to win against England is big news around the world, and footballers are always grateful for that.
Quote examples
Maya Angelou
American Poet
I am grateful to be a woman. I must have done something great in another life.
Quote examples
Dalai Lama
Tibetan Leader
When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others.
Quote examples
Alyssa Edwards
American Entertainer
Drag Race' is a movement. I'll be forever grateful that I left my legacy.
Quote examples
Jacky Ickx
Belgian Driver
I am infinitely grateful to the life which privileged me.
Quote examples
Liz Cambage
Australian Basketball Player
The NBA and WNBA, I'm so very grateful for their support.
Quote examples
Emma Weymouth
British Model
I am so grateful for my boys. They're my entire life.
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Michael Sorrentino
American Celebrity
I'm really grateful for all the support from my fans.
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Ted Danson
American Actor
I am forever grateful for 'Cheers.
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