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

Rumer Willis is thankful her parents Bruce Willis and Demi Moore have remained close despite their divorce 24 years ago. —Becca Longmire, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024

Despite glitzy musical performances from Cher, Tyla, and Lisa (not a huge shift from stars like Katy Perry in previous years), and the thankful removal of the outdated Fantasy Bra, the brand failed to push boundaries—either in reality or fantasy—leaving many unimpressed. —Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024

The star — who shares son Liam Aaron, 17, daughters Stella Doreen, 16, and Hattie Margaret, 12, and sons Finn Davey, 12, and Beau Dean, 7, with McDermott — went on to share that her kids are thankful to have more of her time since she was eliminated from Dancing with the Stars on Sept. 24. —Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024

Pharrell Williams is thankful someone took a risk on his brand of unconventional storytelling. —Glenn Garner, Deadline, 5 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