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thankful
[ thangk-fuhl ]
thankful
/ ˈθæŋkfʊl /
adjective
- grateful and appreciative
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Derived Forms
- ˈthankfulness, noun
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Other Words From
- thankful·ly adverb
- thankful·ness noun
- super·thankful adjective
- super·thankful·ly adverb
- super·thankful·ness noun
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Word History and Origins
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Example Sentences
Underneath my chronic prickliness and assholishness I am always, always thankful.
And underneath my chronic prickliness and assholishness I am always, always thankful.
Thankful that I made it this far without fearing dying of a treatable illness because I had no insurance.
At first, family members are awestruck—amazed and thankful that their loved one is still with them.
After my article ran, Peter was thankful, even though he was the one who was taking the real risks.
I am thankful that prolonged mourning is out of date; it made a fright of me and was getting on my nerves.
"There is a bridge up yonder, monsieur," returned the servant, thankful to have the conversation changed.
He thanked heaven she had left the neighborhood, and was equally thankful that he did not know where she had gone.
I told the poor fellow you were going to see his wife, and he was so thankful, that it did one's heart good.
Well, I am thankful yet—mine is a marvellous happy lot, to be better than a dead trumpeter!
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