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

  • (..) No one woman is worth all this fuss. Well, my lady, as terrible as this captivity is... at least we should be thankful... that so far our honor has been spared. Yes, Bridget. We have that to be thankful for. (..)
    1958 The Vikings