thankful
/ˈθaŋkfʊl
/ /ˈθaŋkf(ə)l/adjective
1Pleased and relieved: [with clause]: they were thankful that the war was finally over [with infinitive]: I was very thankful to be alive...
- I was thankful for the light so I could see but glad it was just enough to see and not blind me.
- I am very thankful for the contribution and support of everyone at the meeting.
- I hold my babies tight and I am thankful for every moment I have with them.
Synonyms
relieved, pleased, glad, grateful
1.1Expressing gratitude and relief: an earnest and thankful prayer...
- "It's well appreciated," Pettus said in a thankful speech at the dedication.
- First, recognize when a thankful response is appropriate.
Synonyms
grateful, filled with gratitude, indebted, obliged, under an obligation, obligated, beholden
Derivatives
thankfulness
- The intended spirit of the ancient festival is one of gentleness and thankfulness, paying respect to elders and showing appreciation for the gift of life-giving water.
- They thanked him for the references he had supplied, and graciously he acknowledged their thankfulness though he could not remember any assistance; was this a problem?
- We are able to perceive a tone of gratitude and thankfulness for Carver's willingness to share his scientific largesse with the surrounding community.
Origin
Old English thancful (see thank, -ful).