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Thankful: meaning, definitions and examples

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thankful

 

[ หˆฮธaNGkf(ษ™)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

expressing gratitude

feeling or showing gratitude; appreciative.

Synonyms

appreciative, grateful, indebted, obliged, thank-you

Examples of usage

  • She was thankful for the support of her friends during a difficult time.
  • I am thankful for the opportunity to learn and grow.
  • The community was thankful for the generous donation.
  • He sent a thankful note to express his gratitude.
  • The children were thankful for the delicious meal.
Context #2 | Adjective

easily provoked to thankfulness

conveying thanks or gratitude.

Synonyms

appreciative, grateful, indebted, obliged, thank-you

Examples of usage

  • The thankful message brought tears to her eyes.
  • He gave a thankful smile to show his appreciation.

Translations

Translations of the word "thankful" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น agradecido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคญเคพเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช dankbar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bersyukur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะดัั‡ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wdziฤ™czny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ„Ÿ่ฌใ—ใฆใ„ใ‚‹ (kansha shite iru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท reconnaissant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ agradecido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท minnettar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ์‚ฌํ•˜๋Š” (gamsahaneun)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู…ุชู† (mumtan)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vdฤ›ฤnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vฤaฤnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„Ÿๆฉ็š„ (gวŽn'ฤ“n de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hvaleลพen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพakklรกtur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะธะทะฐะผั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ“แƒšแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜ (madlieri)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ minnษ™tdar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ agradecido

Etymology

The word 'thankful' originated from the Middle English word 'thankfulle', which is a combination of 'thank' and the suffix '-ful' meaning full of. The word has been used in English since the 13th century and has evolved to represent the expression of gratitude or appreciation. Being thankful is a universal concept found in cultures around the world, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and acknowledging acts of kindness and support from others.

See also: thank, thankfully, thankfulness, thankless, thanksgiving, unthankful.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,507 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.