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Meaning of thankful in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈθæŋkfəl/

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  1. Qualitative Adjective

    thankful

    Etymology

    Old English thancful(see thank, -ful)

    Definitions

    1. feeling or showing gratitude

    Examples

    • « a grateful heart »
    • « grateful for the tree's shade »
    • « a thankful smile »

    Synonyms

    • appreciative
    • glad

    Antonyms

    • ungrateful
    • thankless
    • unthankful

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