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thankful

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈθæŋkfəl/

thankful means: Feeling pleased and wanting to thank someone for help or something good that has happened.

adjective

GRATEFULB1

Feeling pleased and wanting to thank someone for help or something good that has happened.

  • I am thankful for your help.
  • We were thankful to have a warm place to sleep.
  • Are you thankful that the rain has stopped?

How to use it: thankful for something (I am thankful for your help.); thankful to someone for something (We are thankful to our neighbors for their kindness.); thankful that… (She was thankful that everyone was safe.)

Similar words: grateful, appreciative

Opposites: ungrateful

Common phrases: thankful for something, thankful to someone, very thankful

GRATEFULB1

Feeling pleased that someone helped you or that something good happened.

  • I am thankful for your help.
  • She felt thankful to have such good friends.
  • Are you thankful that the storm is over?

How to use it: thankful for something (We are thankful for your support.); thankful that… (I am thankful that everyone got home safely.); thankful to someone (She was thankful to her neighbours for their help.)

Similar words: grateful, appreciative

Opposites: ungrateful

Common phrases: thankful for something, thankful to someone, feel thankful

Questions about thankful

What does thankful mean?

Feeling pleased and wanting to thank someone for help or something good that has happened.

What is thankful in other languages?

Türkçe: minnettar · Español: agradecido · Français: reconnaissant · Deutsch: dankbar · Italiano: grato · 日本語: 感謝している

How do you pronounce thankful?

It is pronounced /ˈθæŋkfəl/.

How do you use thankful in a sentence?

I am thankful for your help. We were thankful to have a warm place to sleep.

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