grateful

adjective28 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.2

Used to express simple, straightforward gratitude, often for relief that a worse outcome was avoided.

Expresses the state of feeling or showing thanks.

Emphasizes the internal emotion of gratitude.

To give the impression of being grateful.

To appear grateful through one's facial expression.

To appear grateful through one's tone of voice.

To continue to feel grateful over time.

Used to specify the reason for gratitude (e.g., grateful for your help).

Used to specify the person to whom one is grateful (e.g., grateful to you).