Definition
(she was very) grateful: (she was very) thankful, obliged, indebted, appreciative
I am grateful that you came, there is an issue I need to talk to you about.
I am grateful to everyone who has helped me.
I'd be grateful: I would appreciate it, it'd make me happy
Note: "I'd be grateful" is a contraction of "I would be grateful".
gratefully (received): appreciatively, with appreciation or gratitude
- "Should you have anything suitable, I would be very grateful to view it as soon as possible."
- "A clue I give, to you grateful few"
- "Susie : I'd be grateful, sir."
- "If you're not too busy photocopying, I would be very grateful if you could handle the interviews for me."
- "Any (serious) suggestions for gifts will be gratefully received."
- "I would be grateful if you could confirm receipt of this letter."
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