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