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

While he always saved room for a slice of pumpkin or pecan pie, when it came to dessert, the flavor for which he was most thankful was chocolate.

From Salon

“The Voice” winner Jason “Sundance” Head says he’s thankful to be alive after accidentally shooting himself in the stomach on his East Texas ranch.

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

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