thank·ful

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

Origin:
before 900; Middle English; Old English thancful. See thank, -ful

thank·ful·ly, adverb
thank·ful·ness, noun
su·per·thank·ful, adjective
su·per·thank·ful·ly, adverb
su·per·thank·ful·ness, noun


beholden, obliged. See grateful.
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thankful (ˈθæŋkfʊl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
grateful and appreciative
 
'thankfulness
 
n

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thankful (ˈθæŋkfʊl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
grateful and appreciative
 
'thankfulness
 
n

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thankful
O.E. þancfulle; see thank + -ful. Related: Thankfully; thankfulness.
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Example sentences
He began by stating his thankfulness to the board for the addition of two outreach specialists to the outreach staff.
Words cannot express my thankfulness and thank you for having answered to my request due to this almost hopeless situation.
In time of our prosperity, temper our self-confidence with thankfulness.
Spend a moment in loving thankfulness for all that has brought you to where you are today.
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