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

An Indiana woman is incredibly thankful for her rescue dog, especially after the pet alerted her to a carbon monoxide leak and, as first responders later explained to her, ultimately saved her life. —Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 12 July 2024

Josh Bell: The Marlins have a lot to be thankful for when a year ago Bell was acquired from Cleveland and catapulted them into the postseason. —Craig Mish, Miami Herald, 8 July 2024

Princess Eugenie is thankful that her mom, Sarah Ferguson, has always supported her amid her scoliosis journey. —Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 30 June 2024

Perkins said the couple is so thankful to Hernandez. —Paloma Chavez, Sacramento Bee, 26 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