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 Matt and Danielle were able to bring their healthy twin boys home, and feel thankful for the quick response from Perinton Ambulance and Highland Hospital. — Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026 Being grateful – expresses sincere appreciation for others’ efforts and contributions, and feels thankful for the things received in life. — Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 When Kelsey bravely asks if there’s any part of her that’s now thankful for Jo-Ellen given this new development, Rulla maintains that Jo-Ellen went about it the wrong way. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 15 June 2026 For Veronica Villa — who had her photo taken — the Fourth of July means being thankful to live in California specifically. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 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
  • Overall, though, the nurses are glad for the staffing standards, Casas said.
    — Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 29 June 2026
  • Most players would be glad to end their careers with 500 appearances — to have almost 1,000 goals is freakish, outlandish, historic.
    — Duncan Alexander, New York Times, 26 June 2026
Definition of glad
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  • The Verdict on Ina and Julia’s Potato Salad I’m grateful that Ina’s cookbook introduced me to the powers of potato cooking water.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
  • The Polish superstar is also grateful for the help of another skiing icon, Shiffrin.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 29 June 2026
Definition of grateful
Adjective
  • Jacie Prieto Lopez, LA28’s vice president of communications and public affairs, said in a statement that her organization is pleased to forward the agreement to the council for consideration.
    — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026
  • Jackass fans appear pleased with the celebration that combines a look back at classic stunts alongside an array of new footage, with Best and Last nabbing an A- CinemaScore.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2026
Definition of pleased
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  • Gianttos adds that Naroditsky’s family is appreciative of the memorial and fellowship.
    — Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2026
  • The two put on a striking battle over three rounds in front of an appreciative crowd in London that evening.
    — Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
Definition of appreciative
Adjective
  • When asked about whether this was a tribute to actress Caitlin Zoz, who plays the character Kathleen Billings on the series, Yost seemed delighted at picking up on that.
    — Alex Zalben, IndieWire, 2 July 2026
  • Adam Green, a co-founder of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, is delighted with Kiros’s win over DeGette, and with the broader successes of insurgent Democrats so far this primary season.
    — Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026
Definition of delighted
Adjective
  • At the beach, maybe, at a barbecue or whatever place sets fireworks pinwheeling through your holiday-happy mind.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Like many great works of American literature, the book is an unflinching portrait of a seemingly happy family held together by hubris and fear of change.
    — Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 1 July 2026
Definition of happy
Adjective
  • And with that, brands are no longer satisfied with trackside visibility alone.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Mortgages will also generally continue to rack up interest until the loan is satisfied and many personal and auto loans also continue to accumulate interest, according to their terms.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of satisfied

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“Thankful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thankful. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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