Meaning of thankful in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  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 »

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Famous quotes

  • « I realized this is what God has dealt me, and I should be thankful considering all that's happened to me in my life, but MS caused the movies to stop - stop dead - and I miss it. »
    Richard Pryor
  • « I am most thankful to Almighty Providence for mercies received, and determined still to press the case into public notice as a token of gratitude. »
    William Banting
  • « I was in the postseason twice and I'm thankful for that. »
    Ryne Sandberg
  • « It is another's fault if he be ungrateful, but it is mine if I do not give. To find one thankful man, I will oblige a great many that are not so. »
    Lucius Annaeus Seneca
  • « But I'm very thankful that no one is slamming my head against the wall anymore. »
    Harry Anderson

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