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单词 thankfulness
释义

thankful

adjective

thank·​ful ˈthaŋk-fəl How to pronounce thankful (audio)
1
: conscious of benefit received
for what we are about to receive make us truly thankful
2
: expressive of thanks
thankful service
3
: well pleased : glad
was thankful that it didn't rain
thankfulness noun

Synonyms

  • blissful
  • chuffed [British]
  • delighted
  • glad
  • gratified
  • happy
  • joyful
  • joyous
  • pleased
  • satisfied
  • tickled
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Example Sentences

Everyone was thankful to hear the good news. we were thankful that someone else was footing the bill for the lavish wedding banquet
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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

thankful

adjective

thank·​ful ˈthaŋk-fəl How to pronounce thankful (audio)
1
: feeling or showing thanks : grateful
2
: glad sense 1
"I'm so thankful I was here to help you out!" Natalie Babbitt, Tuck Everlasting

thankfulness

noun

as in gratitude
acknowledgment of having received something good from another expressed her thankfulness for helping her move by taking us all out for dinner

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • gratitude
  • appreciation
  • appreciativeness
  • gratefulness
  • thanks
  • thanksgiving
  • indebtedness
  • satisfaction
  • acknowledgment
  • gratification
  • acknowledgement
  • recognition
  • tribute

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • ingratitude
  • ungratefulness
  • thanklessness
  • unappreciation
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