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I am a big defender of 'Harry Potter,' and I think any book that gets kids to read are books that we should cherish, we should be thankful for them.
Judy Blume

Meaning of "thankful" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF THANKFUL

thankful  [ˈθæŋkfʊl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF THANKFUL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Thankful is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES THANKFUL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Thankful

Thankful may refer to: ▪ Gratitude, a positive emotion or attitude in acknowledgment of a benefit that one has received or will receive ▪ Thankful, 2008 ▪ ThankfulThankful, 2003 ▪ ThankfulThankful, an album by Jennifer Hanson ▪ Thankful, 1977...

Definition of thankful in the English dictionary

The definition of thankful in the dictionary is grateful and appreciative.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH THANKFUL


bookful
ˈbʊkfʊl
cheekful
ˈtʃiːkfʊl
dislikeful
dɪsˈlaɪkfʊl
forkful
ˈfɔːkfʊl
friskful
ˈfrɪskfʊl
lockful
ˈlɒkfʊl
pokeful
ˈpəʊkfʊl
prankful
ˈpræŋkfʊl
rackful
ˈrækfʊl
rebukeful
rɪˈbjuːkfʊl
riskful
ˈrɪskfʊl
sackful
ˈsækfʊl
stickful
ˈstɪkfʊl
tankful
ˈtæŋkfʊl
truckful
ˈtrʌkfʊl
trunkful
ˈtrʌŋkfʊl
unthankful
ʌnˈθæŋkfʊl
wakeful
ˈweɪkfʊl
wrackful
ˈrækfʊl
wreakful
ˈriːkfʊl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE THANKFUL

thank
thank you
thank-you
thankee
thanker
thankfully
thankfulness
thankings
thankless
thanklessly
thanks
thanks heavens
thanks offering
thanks to
thanksgiver
thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day
thankworthily
thankworthiness
thankworthy

WORDS THAT END LIKE THANKFUL

awful
beautiful
careful
colorful
delightful
faithful
grateful
handful
harmful
helpful
hopeful
meaningful
painful
peaceful
playful
powerful
successful
useful
wonderful
workful

Synonyms and antonyms of thankful in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «THANKFUL»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «thankful» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of thankful

Translation of «thankful» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF THANKFUL

Find out the translation of thankful to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of thankful from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «thankful» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

感到庆幸的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

agradecido
570 millions of speakers

English

thankful
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

आभारी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

شاكرين
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

благодарен
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

grato
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কৃতজ্ঞ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

reconnaissant
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bersyukur
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

dankbar
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

感謝している
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

고맙게 생각하는
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Matur nuwun
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

biết ơn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நன்றியுடன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

आभारी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

müteşekkir
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

grato
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wdzięczny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

вдячний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

recunoscător
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ευγνώμων
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

dankbaar
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

tack
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

takknemlig
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of thankful

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «THANKFUL»

The term «thankful» is very widely used and occupies the 13.258 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «THANKFUL» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «thankful» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «thankful» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about thankful

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10 QUOTES WITH «THANKFUL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word thankful.
1
Mara Brock Akil
I think pregnancy, like life, is what you make it. I received a good hand. I'm thankful and blessed and so peaceful and can't wait to welcome my son.
2
Jason Aldean
The 'Night Train' has already been a crazy ride for me. We flew around making TV appearances and stadium announcements all over the country, fueled by little more than coffee and adrenaline... so many fans jumped on board with us, and I couldn't be more thankful.
3
Kris Allen
I love going to Africa and stuff. I love going anywhere, really, but I've been to Africa a bunch of times and it's just a beautiful place that needs help, obviously, but helping people that are really thankful is really easy to do. And the people out there always seem so thankful.
4
Tracy Anderson
I tell people to be thankful that Madonna is showing that it's possible to be ageless - people should applaud and celebrate that. Anybody who criticises her is just jealous!
5
Kristin Armstrong
I write about the power of trying, because I want to be okay with failing. I write about generosity because I battle selfishness. I write about joy because I know sorrow. I write about faith because I almost lost mine, and I know what it is to be broken and in need of redemption. I write about gratitude because I am thankful - for all of it.
6
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
I don't know about changing my perspective, because motherhood is such a glorious blessing and I am very thankful for that. It's such a beautiful experience. I so strongly recommend it. It's bliss, love and fulfillment of another level.
7
Joyce Banda
I will forever be thankful to the Malawians and international community, and my professional army and army general, who said: 'No, we will follow the constitution.' That's why I'm here.
8
Albert Barnes
We can always find something to be thankful for, and there may be reasons why we ought to be thankful for even those dispensations which appear dark and frowning.
9
Judy Blume
I am a big defender of 'Harry Potter,' and I think any book that gets kids to read are books that we should cherish, we should be thankful for them.
10
Elayne Boosler
I am thankful the most important key in history was invented. It's not the key to your house, your car, your boat, your safety deposit box, your bike lock or your private community. It's the key to order, sanity, and peace of mind. The key is 'Delete.'

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «THANKFUL»

Discover the use of thankful in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to thankful and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Thankful Book
Now, The Thankful Book celebrates all the little things children can give thanks for.
Todd Parr, 2012
2
Thankful Blossom
Through self-discovery and maturity, the protagonist recognizes where her love and her loyalties lie. The work offers a beautiful amalgamation of action and romance.
Bret Harte, 2006
3
A Thankful Heart: How Gratitude Brings Hope And Healing To ...
Plus, this warm, inspiring book contains a Thankfulness Journal to guide readers into a new perspective and record the healing process as it unfolds.
Carole Lewis, 2012
4
Annie and Snowball and the Thankful Friends
Celebrate Thanksgiving with Annie and Snowball in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read story from the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award–winning creators of Henry and Mudge!
Cynthia Rylant, 2011
5
Feeling Thankful
Stop and smile. You have a lot to be thankful for! People, places, and things can make us feel happy. They can make us feel safe. Open this book, and warm your heart.
Erin Edison, 2013
6
I'm Thankful: A Guide to Spiritual Paths of Peace, Love, and ...
Sometimes the people, places, and things we take for granted are the things for which we need to show gratitude. "I'm Thankful "was written to remind children of some of the many things we have to be thankful for.
Terri-Sue Hill, 2012
7
A Thankful Heart
Readers of this First Place 4 Health Bible study will be encouraged by biblical examples of men and women who were able to thank God in adversity and sorrow because they remembered God’s promise to be their Lord.
First Place 4 Health, 2012
8
Rx For Worry: A Thankful Heart
It can seem unstoppable. But there is a cure: being thankful. Many people think of worry as worrying about the future, and thankfulness as being thankful for the past. This book joins the two together.
James P. Gills, 2012
9
Isabella Learns to Be Thankful
Isabella does not know what it means to be thankful. Her parents teach her by example and with words on what it really is to be truly thankful. This book and others are great learning books to help your children learn good positive values.
Tina Marie, 2010
10
Forever I'll Be Thankful
Forever I'll Be Thankful warmly expresses the love parents have for their children through the eyes of a child. Using that imagery, Holly Roddam shows children the love of our heavenly Father.
Holly M. Roddam, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «THANKFUL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term thankful is used in the context of the following news items.
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Marketta Gregory: Thankful for those who made the ultimate sacrifice
As we come close to Memorial Day, may we be thankful for those who made the ultimate sacrifice and grateful for all of those who have freely given up basic ... «Pocono Record, May 15»
2
23 people in hospital after coach rolls off the A83 Rest and Be …
Twenty-three people are being treated in hospital after a tour coach came off the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful in Argyll and overturned. The coach, owned ... «BBC News, Mar 15»
3
Marshawn Lynch To Every Postgame Question: "I'm Thankful"
Marshawn Lynch had a relatively pedestrian game with 59 total rushing yards—including one impressive 25-yard run—in the Seahawk's 31-17 win over the ... «Deadspin, Jan 15»
4
Ruben Navarrette: Thankful for the chance to reflect on gratitude
This Thanksgiving, as I ask my sister to pass the mashed potatoes, I'm going to worry less about being thankful and focus more on being grateful. Here's how I ... «Dallas Morning News, Nov 14»
5
This Map Shows What People Are Most Thankful For In Every State
Over the last few months, you may have seen your friends on Facebook posting lists of things for which they are thankful or grateful. You may have even ... «Business Insider, Nov 14»
6
6 American Ebola survivors say they're thankful for recovery, chance …
This Thanksgiving, six American Ebola survivors are thankful just to be alive for the holiday ― and for the chance to do it all over again. Dr. Kent Brantly, Dr. Rick ... «New York Daily News, Nov 14»
7
10 things to be thankful for this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a day for spending time with family and friends and, yes, enjoying some delicious food. But it's also a time to be thankful for what we have in this ... «NewsOK.com, Nov 14»
8
3 Ways to Be More Thankful This Thanksgiving
In a moment of pure honesty, ask yourself how often you feel thankful about your life. In my work as a spiritual advisor, I've realized that many people only notice ... «Huffington Post, Nov 14»
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Efforts to clear 2000-tonne Rest and Be Thankful landslide
Engineers have been tackling more than 2,000 tonnes of landslip debris in efforts to reopen the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful in Argyll. The route was closed ... «BBC News, Oct 14»
10
Premier League: Newcastle's Jonas Gutierrez thankful for cancer …
“I am also thankful to all the people linked to football because I have received very nice messages from them. All this gives me more strength not to give up. «SkySports, Sep 14»

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