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thankful

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thank⋅ful

  [thangk-fuhl]
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–adjective
feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative.
Origin:
bef. 900; ME; OE thancful. See thank, -ful

Related forms:
thank⋅ful⋅ly, adverb
thank⋅ful⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
beholden, obliged. See grateful.
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thank·ful   (thāngk'fəl)   
adj.  

  1. Aware and appreciative of a benefit; grateful.

  2. Expressive of gratitude: a thankful smile.

thank'ful·ly adv., thank'ful·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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