thankful

adjective

ˈthaŋk-fəl How to pronounce thankful (audio)
Definition of thankfulnext
1
as in glad
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight we were thankful that someone else was footing the bill for the lavish wedding banquet

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2
as in grateful
feeling or expressing gratitude I am thankful for all your help

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Recent Examples of thankful Despite those challenges, the 29-year-old remains thankful for his time there. — Tom Burrows, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Collier said the school district is thankful local leaders stepped in to negotiate with the Plaza’s owners and create a better deal for schools. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026 So thankful to Alabama Athletics for refuting it on my behalf. — CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026 The Knicks have one of their toughest stretches of the season rolling right into the holidays, but there’s one thing — aside from a championship, of course — the team can be thankful for. — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for thankful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thankful
  1. glad
  2. grateful
  3. pleased
  4. appreciative
  5. delighted
  6. happy
  7. satisfied
Adjective
  • Many rabid fans from other cities would be glad to trade places with them anytime.
    — Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Just glad to be here with you guys and proud to represent one of the best states in the country.
    — Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of glad
Adjective
  • On Monday morning, Sundin was grateful the church building avoided major structural damage, because the vehicle narrowly missed a column.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow was grateful to the first lady.
    — BEN FINLEY, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of grateful
Adjective
  • Travis quickly got ready to help, but Swift didn’t seem too pleased.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Coach Bill Self, who hugged Bidunga shortly before tip, was not pleased with the obscene chants staring into the student section.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of pleased
Adjective
  • Instead, captain Jared Spurgeon took the team’s new military-style helmet, complete with night-vision goggles attached, and delivered it to an appreciative Lorenz.
    — Michael Russo, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The filmmaker was showered with love and adoration by appreciative fans.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of appreciative
Adjective
  • Bell’s clients, the insurers, must have been delighted to have such a keen pair of eyes on their side.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Grace is delighted and titillated by Todd’s speculation, and in the middle of a G7 Summit preparation meeting with Billie and Gannon, quietly asks Hal if Kate is pregnant.
    — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of delighted
Adjective
  • As for the happy throng of guests, the dress code was wide open to interpretation, from paillettes to pink marabou.
    — Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The Knicks enter the 2026 season this week as defending NBA champions, as any New Yorker in your life would be happy to remind you.
    — Noah Shachtman, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of happy
Adjective
  • The judge also directed both parties, including Acosta Torres personally, to appear at a compliance hearing to demonstrate that the requirements had been satisfied.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Those who fall short have to be satisfied with simply gazing at the destination from the parking lot.
    — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
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“Thankful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thankful. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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