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Definition thankful in British English

thankful adjective

adjective
/ˈθæŋkf(ə)l/
1

grateful for something, or pleased that something unpleasant is no longer happening or did not happen

Example

I suppose I should be thankful.

Example

We are so thankful for all the support we received.

Example

We can only be thankful that there were not more casualties.

Example

Those whose homes were damaged were just thankful to be alive.

Synonyms and related words
grateful gratitude thankful
Definition thankful in British English