grateful — feeling or showing an appreciation for something done or received
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: feeling or showing an appreciation for something done or received
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡreɪtfəl/
Korean meaning: 감사하는, 고마워하는
Korean pronunciation: **그**레이트풀
Example Sentences
- My cat is so grateful when I feed him that he purrs like a motorcycle engine.
- I'm grateful to my GPS for getting me lost in interesting places I never would have found otherwise.
- She was grateful for the opportunity to study abroad.
grateful
ADJECTIVE//ˈɡreɪtfəl//
feeling or showing an appreciation for something done or received
A daughter feels grateful to her mother for cooking the family dinner
From hateful to grateful with one plateful!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
16세기 중반에 'grace(은혜)'에 '-ful(가득한)'이 결합되어 만들어진 단어로, 원래는 '은혜로 가득한'이라는 의미였습니다.
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📝Examples
“My cat is so grateful when I feed him that he purrs like a motorcycle engine.”
“I'm grateful to my GPS for getting me lost in interesting places I never would have found otherwise.”
“She was grateful for the opportunity to study abroad.”
“We are grateful for your continued support and patience.”
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