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

Pierce Brosnan is feeling thankful on Father’s Day! —Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 18 June 2024

Though one of his oldest and best friends is gone, Berry is thankful to have had someone in his life like Chapman. —J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2024

Robertson will always be thankful for how her mother raised her — to be forgiving but strong. —Ellen Moynihan, New York Daily News, 10 June 2024

Though the process of getting the events together is long and time-consuming, Peterson is thankful for the opportunity to uphold and continue the work her father started all those years ago. —J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 9 June 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