Adjective

(en adjective)

Experiencing or exhibiting relief.

* 2011 , Phil McNulty, Euro 2012: Montenegro 2-2 England [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/15195384.stm]

In a single moment Montenegro and their supporters were given fresh impetus and encouragement. Beciraj tested Hart with a low shot before teenager Phil Jones, on his England debut, suffered an anxious moment when Stevan Jovetic went down under his challenge, leaving the youngster clearly relieved to see referee Stark wave away Montenegro's appeals.

Adjective

(en-adj)

Showing appreciation, being thankful.

I'm grateful that you helped me out.

I'm grateful to you for helping me out

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Recognizing the importance of a source of pleasure.

Pleasing, welcome.

* Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, The Skeleton in Armor :

Fell I upon my spear, / Oh, death was grateful !

* Herman Melville, Omoo

grateful underfoot was the damp and slightly yielding beach, from which the waves seemed just retired.