thankful

Definition

  • adjective: glad that something has happened or not happened, that something or someone exists, etc.
  • adjective: conscious of benefit received
  • often + 'for'
  • synonyms: thankworthy, grateful, appreciative

Examples

  • I knew I could call her if there was an emergency but 'thankfully' [='fortunately'] it wasn't necessary.

  • I'm very 'thankful' [='grateful'] 'for' all the help they've given me.

  • I'm 'thankful' (that) we were not on the boat when the storm hit.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Do you understand me ? l can't feel my body. Winning that ticket was the best thing that ever happened to me. lt brought me to you... ..and l'm thankful for that, Rose. l'm thankful. You must... You must... You must do me this honour... You must promise me that you'll survive,... (..)
    1997 Titanic