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

So thankful to be blessed with such amazing people in my life. —Jordana Comiter, People.com, 20 May 2025

There’s a lot of work ahead for the team, but Angelo is thankful for the years working with Trabbocchi and said the partnership ended cordially. —Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025

Lanez on Monday was thankful for prayers and support after the stabbing, the statement on his Instagram account said. —Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 13 May 2025

Kenan Thompson, Marcello Hernández, and Bowen Yang lead a sweet song until — wait — thankful bait and switch! —EW.com, 11 May 2025

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