thankful

 
Pronunciation: /ˈθaŋkfʊl, -f(ə)l/

adjective

  • pleased and relieved: [with clause]: they were thankful that the war was finally over [with infinitive]: I was very thankful to be alive
  • expressing gratitude and relief: an earnest and thankful prayer

Derivatives

thankfulness

noun

Origin:

Old English thancful (see thank, -ful)