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thankful
[ thangk-fuhl ]
/ ˈθæŋk fəl /
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adjective
feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative.
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British Dictionary definitions for thankful
thankful
/ (ˈθæŋkfʊl) /
adjective
grateful and appreciative
Derived forms of thankful
thankfulness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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