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thank⋅ful

[thangk-fuhl]
–adjective
feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative.

Origin:
bef. 900; ME; OE thancful. See thank, -ful


thank⋅ful⋅ly, adverb
thank⋅ful⋅ness, noun


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.
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