gratefula.[Grate, a. + full; cf. F. gr 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.)()()