Grate″ful (?), a. [Grate, a. + full; cf. F. gré 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.
A grateful mind
By owing, owes not, but still pays. Milton.
2. Affording pleasure; pleasing to the senses; gratifying; delicious; as, a grateful present; food grateful to the palate; grateful sleep.
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.