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Synonyms & Similar Words
grateful
appreciative
thankful
obliged
indebted
beholden
appreciative
recognition
acknowledgment
praise
commendation
admiration
acclaim
regard
respect
veneration
reverence
tribute
homage
honor
extolment
laudation
glorification
adoration
devotion
dedication
commitment
loyalty
fidelity
faithfulness
allegiance
obedience
deference
courtesy
politeness
consideration
thoughtfulness
kindness
generosity
munificence
liberality
charity
benevolence
largesse
Meaning of Thankful
According to Merriam-Webster, "thankful" means feeling or showing thanks or appreciation for something, or being grateful for something.
Definitions
- The Oxford English Dictionary defines "thankful" as having or showing a feeling of gratitude or appreciation, or being grateful for something.
- Cambridge Dictionary defines "thankful" as feeling or showing gratitude or thanks for something.
Example Uses
- I'm thankful for my supportive family and friends who helped me through the difficult times.
- She was thankful for the opportunity to study abroad and learn a new language.
- He felt thankful for the doctor's skill and care that saved his life.
- The community was thankful for the donations that helped them rebuild after the disaster.
- They were thankful for the beautiful weather on their wedding day.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
ungrateful
unappreciative
thankless
discontented
dissatisfied
unhappy
miserable
resentful
bitter
envious
jealous
hostile
opposed
antagonistic
resistant
unwilling
uncooperative
disobedient
defiant
rebellious
disloyal
faithless
disaffected
disillusioned
disappointed