thankful

adjective

ˈthaŋk-fəl How to pronounce thankful (audio)
Definition of thankfulnext
1
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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2
as in grateful
feeling or expressing gratitude I am thankful for all your help

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Recent Examples of thankful Nelson will continue to serve as the organization’s president and CEO, and is thankful for the support of his board. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026 Despite those challenges, the 29-year-old remains thankful for his time there. — Tom Burrows, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Collier said the school district is thankful local leaders stepped in to negotiate with the Plaza’s owners and create a better deal for schools. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026 So thankful to Alabama Athletics for refuting it on my behalf. — CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for thankful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thankful
  1. glad
  2. grateful
  3. pleased
  4. appreciative
  5. delighted
  6. happy
  7. satisfied
Adjective
  • Many rabid fans from other cities would be glad to trade places with them anytime.
    — Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Just glad to be here with you guys and proud to represent one of the best states in the country.
    — Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of glad
Adjective
  • On Monday morning, Sundin was grateful the church building avoided major structural damage, because the vehicle narrowly missed a column.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow was grateful to the first lady.
    — BEN FINLEY, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of grateful
Adjective
  • Travis quickly got ready to help, but Swift didn’t seem too pleased.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Coach Bill Self, who hugged Bidunga shortly before tip, was not pleased with the obscene chants staring into the student section.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of pleased
Adjective
  • Instead, captain Jared Spurgeon took the team’s new military-style helmet, complete with night-vision goggles attached, and delivered it to an appreciative Lorenz.
    — Michael Russo, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The filmmaker was showered with love and adoration by appreciative fans.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of appreciative
Adjective
  • Swimmers all over the city are delighted with the news, including Copenhagen’s Lord Mayor Sisse Marie Welling.
    — Laura Hall, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The same musical inflection that voices humiliation in Waller’s song becomes an expression of delighted discovery in the Gershwins’.
    — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of delighted
Adjective
  • Logan Beall, a spokesperson for Beall Development, issued a statement Tuesday saying the company was happy about the lawsuit’s resolution.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The challenge for the Don is to keep their family happy and for the other players to accumulate enough goodwill to keep receiving a portion of the prize.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of happy
Adjective
  • Sweet tooths can be satisfied with a visit to 1868 Café for gelato, pastries, or candy (paninis and coffee round out the menu).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
  • But Southeast Asian governments aren’t satisfied with just housing a chip foundry or a packaging facility.
    — Sam Beltran, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2026
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“Thankful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thankful. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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