Grateful — Defs

01 a. Having a due sense of benefits received; kindly disposed toward one from whom a favor has been received; willing to acknowledge and repay, …

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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.
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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.