Definition of "grateful"
Kid-friendly meaning of grateful, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.
What does "grateful" mean?
grateful (adjective) — happy because someone did something nice for you.
Example sentences using "grateful"
Grade K–2
I am grateful for my family.
Grade 3–5
We are grateful to the firefighters for keeping our town safe.
Grade 6–8
Writing down three things you're grateful for each day can quietly lift your mood.
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