Thankful (adjective)

Meaning & Definition of Thankful

conscious of benefit received
expressive of thanks
well pleased, glad

Thankful (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight

"we were thankful that someone else was footing the bill for the lavish wedding banquet"

similar: blissful, chuffed (British), delighted, glad, gratified, happy, joyful, joyous, pleased, satisfied, tickled

related: beaming, blithe, blithesome, buoyant, cheerful, cheery, gay, gladsome, lighthearted, sunny, upbeat, gleeful, jocund, jolly, jovial, laughing, merry, mirthful, smiling, beatific, ecstatic, elated, enraptured, entranced, euphoric, exhilarated, intoxicated, rapturous, rhapsodic, exuberant, exultant, jubilant, rapt, rejoicing, thrilled, hopeful, optimistic, rosy, sanguine

opposite: displeased, dissatisfied, joyless, sad, unhappy, unpleased, unsatisfied

near: abject, aggrieved, anguished, blue, brokenhearted, dejected, depressed, despondent, disconsolate, disheartened, downcast, downhearted, forlorn, melancholy, doleful, dolorous, lachrymose, mournful, plaintive, sorrowful, sorry, woeful, black, dark, desolate, dispirited, gloomy, glum, gray, grieved, heartbroken, heartsick, miserable, woebegone, wretched
feeling or expressing gratitude

"I am thankful for all your help"

similar: appreciative, appreciatory, glad, grateful, obliged

related: beholden, indebted, contented, delighted, gratified, pleased, satisfied, tickled, thanking

opposite: inappreciative, thankless, unappreciative, ungrateful

near: inhospitable, rude, thoughtless, ungracious

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Thankful

The most common words with a similar meaning to Thankful:

British: chuffed

blissful, delighted, glad, gratified, happy, joyful, joyous, pleased, satisfied, tickled, appreciative, appreciatory, grateful, obliged

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Thankful

Words with the opposite meaning of Thankful:

displeased, dissatisfied, joyless, sad, unhappy, unpleased, unsatisfied, inappreciative, thankless, unappreciative, ungrateful

Related Words for Thankful

beaming, blithe, blithesome, buoyant, cheerful, cheery, gay, gladsome, lighthearted, sunny, upbeat, gleeful, jocund, jolly, jovial, laughing, merry, mirthful, smiling, beatific, ecstatic, elated, enraptured, entranced, euphoric, exhilarated, intoxicated, rapturous, rhapsodic, exuberant

Near Antonyms of Thankful

Word Forms of Thankful

Derived words: thankfulness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Thankful

First known use: before 12th century

Words & Phrases Containing Thankful

thankfully, grateful/thankful for small mercies

Frequently Asked Questions about Thankful

What does "Thankful" mean?

"Thankful" means conscious of benefit received. As an adjective, it is defined as: conscious of benefit received. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Thankful"?

Other words for "Thankful" include blissful, chuffed, delighted, glad, gratified, happy, joyful and joyous. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Thankful" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Thankful"?

There are 58 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Thankful". Common alternatives include blissful, chuffed, delighted, glad, gratified, happy, joyful, joyous, pleased and satisfied.

What is the opposite of "Thankful"?

Antonyms of "Thankful" include displeased, dissatisfied, joyless, sad, unhappy, unpleased, unsatisfied and inappreciative. Near antonyms include abject, aggrieved, anguished and blue.

How do you use "Thankful" in a sentence?

Examples of "Thankful" in a sentence: "we were thankful that someone else was footing the bill for the lavish wedding banquet"; "I am thankful for all your help".

Is "Thankful" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Thankful" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Thankful"?

"Thankful" is pronounced /ˈthaŋk-fəl/ and divided into syllables as thank·ful.

What is the origin of the word "Thankful"?

First known use: before 12th century.