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thankful

Syllabification: (thank·ful)
Pronunciation: /ˈTHaNGkfəl/
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Definition of thankful

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)

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