| 释义 |
thank·ful
\-kfəl\ adjective
(sometimes thankfuller sometimes thankfullest)
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English thancful thoughtful, contented, thankful, from thanc thought, pleasure, gratitude + -ful
1. : conscious of benefit received and kindly disposed toward the benefactor : grateful
< a thankful heart >
2. : expressive of thanks or gratitude
< thankful service >
3. : well pleased : glad
< I was thankful they could not see my face, for I was blushing — Paul Roche >
• thank·ful·ly \-fəlē, -li\ adverb
• thank·ful·ness noun -es |