thankful

adjectivecommon in dialogue

//ˈθæŋkfəl//
/[ˈθæŋkfəl] ~ [ˈθæŋkfl̩]/
//ˈðæŋkfəl//
/[ˈðæŋkfəl] ~ [ˈðæŋkfl̩]/
//ˈθeɪ̯ŋkfəl//

Showing appreciation or gratitude.

adjective

1
Showing appreciation or gratitude.
I'm thankful that you helped me out today. How can I ever repay you?
2
obsoleteObtaining or deserving thanks; thankworthy.

Etymology

From Middle English thankful, from Old English þancful, þancfull (“thoughtful, pleasing, agreeable, pleasant, thankful, grateful”), equivalent to thank + -ful. Compare Old High German undankfol (“unthankful, ungrateful”).

Forms

comparative: more thankful
superlative: most thankful

Than · A surname.thank · To express appreciation or gratitude toward (someone or…thank-you · An expression of gratitude.

thankful · Showing appreciation or gratitude.

Thankful · A female given name.thankfully · In a thankful manner; giving thanks.thanking · The act by which thanks are given; thanks.

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