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   Thank·ful

   /ˈTHaNGkf(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. pleased and relieved: "they were thankful that the war was finally over" Similar relievedpleasedgladgratefulOpposite disappointed
   • ▪ expressing gratitude and relief: "an earnest and thankful prayer" Similar gratefulfilled with gratitudeindebtedobligedunder an obligationobligatedbeholdenOpposite ungrateful

   Word Origin Old Englishthancful (see thank, -ful).

   Derivatives

   • 1. thankfulness noun

   Scrabble Points: 18

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › gratefulGrateful Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. a. : appreciative of benefits received. b. : expressing gratitude. grateful thanks. 2. a. : affording pleasure or contentment : pleasing. b. : pleasing by reason of comfort supplied or discomfort alleviated. gratefully. ˈgrāt-fə-lē. adverb. gratefulness noun. Synonyms. appreciative. appreciatory. glad. obliged. thankful.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTHANKFUL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   C1. happy or grateful because of something: [ + that ] I was thankful that the meeting didn't last long, because I had to get home. Synonym. grateful. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. showing or expressing thanks to someone. grateful I'm grateful for your kindness.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTHANKFUL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   6 days ago · thankful. (θæŋkfʊl ) adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE, oft ADJECTIVE that] When you are thankful, you are very happy and relieved that something has happened . Most of the time I'm just thankful that I've got a job. I was so thankful for his support.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › gratefulGRATEFUL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   warmly or deeply appreciative of kindness or benefits received; thankful: I am grateful to you for your help. Synonyms: indebted, obliged. expressing or actuated by gratitude: a grateful letter. pleasing to the mind or senses; agreeable; welcome: a grateful breeze; The peace and calm of the hill country is a grateful relief.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishthankful adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of thankful adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › thankfulThankful - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   When you are thankful, you're full of thanks. It's a word that expresses either a feeling or showing of gratitude. You can be thankful that the long week is over, or you can give a thankful smile to your boss when she says you can leave a few hours early.

8. www.yourdictionary.com › thankfulThankful Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Feeling or expressing thanks; grateful. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Expressive of gratitude. A thankful smile. American Heritage. Showing appreciation or gratitude. I'm thankful that you helped me out today. How can I ever repay you? Wiktionary. Synonyms: grateful. appreciative. obliged. indebted. contented. Antonyms: ungrateful.