Grāte'ful, a.

a. [O. Fr. grat, gret, Pr. grat, reconnaissance, from Lat. gratum. See GRATE.] 1. Having a due sense of benefits; kindly disposed toward one from whom a favor has been received; willing to acknowledge and repay benefits; as, a grateful heart. A grateful mind, By owing, owes not, but still pays. Milton. 2. Affording pleasure; pleasing to the taste; delicious; as, a grateful present; food grateful to the palate; grateful sleep. Now golden fruits on loaded branches shine, And grateful clusters swell with floods of wine. Pope. Syn.—Thankful; pleasing; acceptable; gratifying; agreeable; welcome; delightful; delicious.