GRATEFUL - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Adjective
feeling or showing gratitude
Example: a grateful heart; grateful for the tree's shade; a thankful smile
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Adjective
affording comfort or pleasure
Example: the grateful warmth of the fire
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🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "grateful" comes from Latin gratus.
🔗 Related Words
-ful – A related word in the same word family.
grate – A related word in the same word family.
-ful – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Medieval scholars created new Latin words for modern concepts, keeping the language alive for centuries.