What does thankful mean?
Definitions for thankful
ˈθæŋk fəlthank·ful
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word thankful.
Princeton's WordNet
grateful, thankfuladjective
feeling or showing gratitude
"a grateful heart"; "grateful for the tree's shade"; "a thankful smile"
Wiktionary
thankfuladjective
Showing appreciation or gratitude.
I'm thankful that you helped me out today. How can I ever repay you?
thankfuladjective
Obtaining or deserving thanks; thankworthy.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Thankfuladjective
Full of gratitude; ready to acknowledge good received.
Etymology: ðancful , Saxon.
Be thankful unto him, and bless his name. Psal. c. 4.
In favour, to use men with much difference is good; for it maketh the persons preferred more thankful, and the rest more officious. Francis Bacon, Essays.
Live, thou great encourager of arts;
Live ever in our thankful hearts. Dryden.
ChatGPT
thankful
Thankful refers to the feeling or expression of gratitude or appreciation, often towards someone who has done something beneficial or kind. It is a positive emotion recognizing the good things, favors, or help received.
Webster Dictionary
Thankfuladjective
obtaining or deserving thanks; thankworthy
Thankfuladjective
impressed with a sense of kindness received, and ready to acknowledge it; grateful
Wikidata
Thankful
Thankful is the debut album by American singer Kelly Clarkson, released in the United States by RCA on April 15, 2003. "Miss Independent" was its first single, followed by "Low" and "The Trouble with Love Is". Initially scheduled for a November 2002 release, the album debuted at number one on the American Billboard 200 selling 297,000 copies. "Miss Independent" went on to be a Top 10 hit in the US. The album went on to be certified double platinum, with almost 3 million copies shipped. Thankful included three cover tracks, " A Natural Woman" originally by Aretha Franklin, "Some Kind of Miracle" originally sung by Puff Johnson and "Just Missed the Train" by Danielle Brisebois. "Just Missed the Train" was previously covered by Carly Smithson, who worked on much of her album with Brisebois. Thankful had sold 2,745,000 copies in the U.S. In Canada Thankful was certified platinum for 100,000 copies shipped. The album has sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide according to Nielsen Soundcheck worldwide scans.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of thankful in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of thankful in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of thankful in a Sentence
This photograph ... it impacted people so much, now I am so thankful for the people who did this campaign because my children are now getting an education and they are in a better place. We now have a nice home that is neat and clean.
We are thankful for the law enforcement officers who heroically risked their lives and acted swiftly to stop the shooter and save others. Their courage helped prevent even more senseless deaths, and we honor their tireless commitment to protecting us all, we Texans are standing together tonight united against all forms of hatred and violence.
Both my parents are ever so thankful for all of the prayers, cards and calls they have received during this very trying period of their lives, we know it is a miracle that both of our parents are COVID-19 survivors, and we thank God for The Rev. Jesse Jackson healing. We also pray for the millions of people who have been infected with this virus and pray they too will also overcome.
Otherwise, MLB clubs will be free to affiliate with any minor league team or potential team in the United States, including independent league teams and cities which are not permitted to compete for an affiliate under the current agreement. Bernie Sanders TAKES SWINGS AT BATTING PRACTICE, MAKES PITCH FOR MINOR-LEAGUE TEAMS Former and current players told Fox News they are thankful for Bernie Sanders efforts and that the issue is getting the attention it deserves. Its exciting to see the issue kind of take political gain, its super important to keep baseball alive in small towns across the U.S..
I’m very thankful to be able to help my father have normalcy in his life.
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- شكور, شاكرArabic
- minnətdarAzerbaijani
- ўдзячныBelarusian
- благодарен, признателенBulgarian
- agraïtCatalan, Valencian
- vděčnýCzech
- diolchgarWelsh
- dankbarGerman
- ευγνώμωνGreek
- agradecidoSpanish
- سپاسگزارPersian
- kiitollinenFinnish
- reconnaissantFrench
- taingeilScottish Gaelic
- कृतज्ञHindi
- berterima kasihIndonesian
- gratoItalian
- אֲסִיר תוֹדָהHebrew
- 有難い, 感謝しているJapanese
- مهمنونKurdish
- gratias ago DeoLatin
- pateicīgsLatvian
- dankbaarDutch
- ahééhNavajo, Navaho
- wdzięcznyPolish
- grato, agradecidoPortuguese
- savair gràRomansh
- recunoscător, mulțumitorRomanian
- признательный, благодарныйRussian
- mirënjohësAlbanian
- вдячнийUkrainian
- شکر گزارUrdu
- 感谢Chinese
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