What does thankful mean?
Thankful means Showing appreciation or gratitude..
Thankful
/ˈθæŋkfəl/ · adjective
Meaning
Showing appreciation or gratitude..
Definitions by Sense
- Showing appreciation or gratitude.
- (obsolete) Obtaining or deserving thanks; thankworthy.
Example Sentences
I'm thankful that you helped me out today. How can I ever repay you?
Synonyms for thankful
Antonyms for thankful
Related Words
Word Forms
- more thankful
- most thankful
- thankefull
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for thankful?
Common synonyms include grateful, appreciative, glad.
What is the opposite of thankful?
Possible antonyms include thankless, unthankful, ungrateful.
How do you use thankful in a sentence?
I'm thankful that you helped me out today. How can I ever repay you?
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