thankful

adjective

thank·​ful ˈthaŋk-fəl 

1

: conscious of benefit received

for what we are about to receive make us truly thankful

2

: expressive of thanks

thankful service

3

: well pleased : glad

was thankful that it didn't rain

thankfulness noun

Synonyms

• blissful
• chuffed [British]
• delighted
• glad
• gratified
• happy
• joyful
• joyous
• pleased
• satisfied
• tickled

Examples of thankful in a Sentence

Everyone was thankful to hear the good news.

we were thankful that someone else was footing the bill for the lavish wedding banquet

Recent Examples on the Web

There are many examples in the comments section from people who are thankful to Allison for posting this message. —Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 4 Nov. 2024

So this time around, be thankful for the extra hour of sleep! —Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024

Britney Spears has three million reasons to be thankful. —Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2024

The LaSalle County native is simply thankful the sand mine only operates a few days a week. —Karina Atkins, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing thankful

• grateful/thankful for small mercies

Kids Definition

thankful

adjective

thank·​ful ˈthaŋk-fəl 

: feeling or showing thanks

thankfully

-fə-lē

adverb

thankfulness noun