THANKFUL Synonyms: 110 Similar and Opposite Words

thankful

adjective

ˈthaŋk-fəl

as in glad

experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight we were thankful that someone else was footing the bill for the lavish wedding banquet

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as in grateful

feeling or expressing gratitude I am thankful for all your help

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Recent Examples of thankful And thankful for our guests, who give us a reason to work so hard. —

Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026 Dante Sealy put a dangerous corner into the box, then SKC keeper John Pulskamp unconvincingly parried it off the crossbar and down to a thankful Frederick, who cleaned up for an easy one. —

Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026 Like Scheepers, Musu is thankful her boss has been supportive and understanding of her circumstances. —

Blane Bachelor, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026 Snell, for his part, is thankful to be throwing again without shoulder pain. —

Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for thankful

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The whole Beaulieu family is glad to have their horse of nearly 20 years back home.

— Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
But more importantly, the Sabres were glad to get whatever had been ailing them out of their system.

— Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026