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

  • (..) Up! Up! lt's not working! Up! Ron, mind that tree! Stop! Stop! Stop! -My wand. Look at my wand. -Be thankful it's not your neck. -What's happening? -l don't know. Come on, go! Fast! Scabbers, you're okay. The car! (..)
    2002 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets