thankful
adjective
Simple meaning
Feeling or showing gratitude.
Pronunciation
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thangkfuhlSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈθæŋkfəl
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Definition
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adjective
Feeling or showing gratitude
Showing appreciation or gratitude.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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- “She felt thankful for all the help her friends provided.”adjective
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Synonyms
Sense: feeling or showing gratitude
Antonyms
Sense: feeling or showing gratitude
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Thanks so much, that really helped.I appreciate you taking the time to do this.Thank you for staying late to finish the slides.
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