thankful
Americanadjective
adjective
Related Words
See grateful.
Other Word Forms
- superthankful adjective
- superthankfully adverb
- superthankfulness noun
- thankfully adverb
- thankfulness noun
Etymology
Origin of thankful
First recorded before 900; Middle English; Old English thancful; thank, -ful
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Example Sentences
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The family said it was thankful to Norris’s fans, who to him “were not just fans, you were his friends.”
From Los Angeles Times
She said her husband was "very wary of the children being sick" and "his anxiety had heightened a lot, but that they were both thankful to the staff in Swah".
From BBC
“We’re especially thankful for our long-tenured associates who share their experience and demonstrate the importance of building meaningful relationships with customers, helping shape the next generation of associates.”
From MarketWatch
“Do you know what I am thankful for?”
From Literature
Leah said once she has fully recovered, she plans to fundraise for those who rescued her - "whatever I can do now just to show how thankful I am and I'll forever be grateful".
From BBC
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