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Feeling or showing gratitude for something received.
In simple words: Feeling grateful or appreciative.
Thankful in a sentence
- I am thankful for my supportive family.
- She felt thankful after receiving the unexpected gift.
- He was thankful for his friends during difficult times.
- We should all be thankful for our health.
- They expressed how thankful they were for the opportunity.
How to use Thankful
Use 'thankful' to express gratitude in various situations. It's appropriate in both personal and professional contexts.
Grammar pattern
thankful + for + object
Memory hint
Think of 'thank' in 'thankful' as a reminder to appreciate.
Related words
Collocations with Thankful
- thankful for
- feel thankful
- be thankful
- thankful attitude
Synonyms for Thankful
- grateful
- appreciative
- obliged
- indebted
Opposites of Thankful
- ungrateful
- thankless
- discontented
Common mistakes with Thankful
- Mixing up 'thankful' with 'grateful'; they are similar but not identical.
- Using 'thankful' without specifying what you are thankful for.
- Confusing 'thankful' with 'thankful to'; correct usage requires a preposition.
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Frequently asked questions about Thankful
What does Thankful mean?
Feeling grateful or appreciative.
What is the definition of Thankful?
Feeling or showing gratitude for something received.
How do you use Thankful in a sentence?
I am thankful for my supportive family.
Can you give another example of Thankful?
She felt thankful after receiving the unexpected gift.
What are synonyms for Thankful?
Common alternatives include grateful, appreciative, obliged, indebted.
What is the opposite of Thankful?
Opposite meanings include ungrateful, thankless, discontented.
What words go with Thankful?
It commonly pairs with thankful for, feel thankful, be thankful, thankful attitude.
What are common mistakes when using Thankful?
Mixing up 'thankful' with 'grateful'; they are similar but not identical. Using 'thankful' without specifying what you are thankful for. Confusing 'thankful' with 'thankful to'; correct usage requires a preposition.
How do you pronounce Thankful?
US: //ˈθæŋk.fəl//, UK: //ˈθæŋk.fəl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Thankful?
Use 'thankful' to express gratitude in various situations. It's appropriate in both personal and professional contexts.