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

  • (..) l live in this anemone and l'm used to these kind of stings. Come here. You're going to be fine. But now we know that we don't want to touch these again. Let's be thankful it was just a little one. Don't move. This is bad, Dory. This is bad, Dory. You can't catch me. (..)
    2003 Finding Nemo