thankful

[ thangk-fuhl ]

adjective

1. feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative.

   Synonyms: indebted, beholden, obliged, grateful

thankful

/ ˈθæŋkfʊl /

adjective

1. grateful and appreciative

Derived Forms

• ˈthankfulness, noun

Other Words From

• thankful·ly adverb
• thankful·ness noun
• super·thankful adjective
• super·thankful·ly adverb
• super·thankful·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of thankful¹

First recorded before 900; Middle English; Old English thancful; thank, -ful

Synonym Study

See grateful.

Example Sentences

He’s also thankful to Wendy Dio for holding these events in Ronnie’s honor.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s been a tough time for our family. I’m thankful for the opportunity to coach at my alma mater.”

From Los Angeles Times

"The result is painful. The performance is more painful. We lacked some power and consistency. Defeat, accept it, congratulate Liverpool and move on. I will try to separate the pain from the result from the feelings of coming back and having love. I'm really thankful to have that reception."

From BBC

They rode their luck at times and were thankful for some errant finishing from the Italians, but what they delivered was pragmatic and mature.

From BBC

I am more thankful, I'm more grateful for each day.

From BBC

Related Words

• contented
• grateful
• indebted
• overwhelmed
• pleased
• relieved
• satisfied