thankful

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thank·ful | \ ˈthaŋk-fəl

Definition of thankful

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

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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

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