Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Feeling or showing thanks for help or kindness received.
Grateful
/ˈɡreɪtfəl/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
'You had nothing to be grateful for,' said Margaret quickly.
You know I am very grateful to him; do not you?
She thinks we ought to be grateful to her."
Etymology:
The word grateful originated in the mid-16th century. It derives from the Latin word gratus, meaning pleasing or thankful. The suffix -ful is added to indicate the full sense of gratitude.
Usage Statistics:
22 mentions per 1 million words 
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