Gloss · Another word for · grateful

Another word for grateful.

Grateful has been worn smooth by thank-you notes. Say whether you’re thankful, in someone’s debt or truly moved.

Simple thanks

• thankfulFor luck, more than a person.We’re thankful no one was hurt in the crash.
• appreciativeGrateful, and showing it.The crowd was appreciative of the band’s long set.
• gladCasual; pleased it happened.I’m glad you were there with me.

In someone’s debt

• indebtedGrateful, with a sense of owing.I’m indebted to my first editor for that advice.
• obligedPolite and a bit old-fashioned.I’d be obliged if you could keep this quiet.
• beholdenOwing a favor, perhaps uneasily.I’m beholden to the neighbors who took us in.

Feeling it deeply

• touchedGrateful, and a little choked up.I was touched that she remembered my birthday.
• movedStirred deeply by the gesture.We were moved by the letters from strangers.

When to keep “grateful”

Keep grateful when thanking a person directly; it’s warm, plain and hard to misread.

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