Thankful
//ˈθæŋkfl̩// adj, name
adj, name ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Showing appreciation or gratitude.
"I'm thankful that you helped me out today. How can I ever repay you?"
- 2 Obtaining or deserving thanks; thankworthy. obsolete
Adjective
- 1 feeling or showing gratitude wordnet
Proper Noun
- 1 A female given name.
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More examples"I am very thankful to you for your advice."
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”).
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