thankful
adjective
thank·ful
ˈthaŋk-fəl 
1
: conscious of benefit received
for what we are about to receive make us truly thankful
2
: expressive of thanks
thankful service
3
: well pleased : glad
was thankful that it didn't rain
thankfulness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of thankful in a Sentence
Everyone was thankful to hear the good news.
we were thankful that someone else was footing the bill for the lavish wedding banquet
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Fox News, 29 Oct. 2024
But these days, Franco is thankful for his fall from grace.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
There are many examples in the comments section from people who are thankful to Allison for posting this message.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 4 Nov. 2024
So this time around, be thankful for the extra hour of sleep!
—Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for thankful
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“Thankful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thankful. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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thankful
adjective
thank·ful
ˈthaŋk-fəl
: feeling or showing thanks
thankfully
adverb
-fə-lē
thankfulness
noun
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