thankful

[ˈθæŋkfəl]

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thankfully - thankful

A thankful person feels grateful for what they have or what's happened.

When people use "thankful", they usually express their gratitude towards someone or something. For example, if your friend gives you a gift, you might say "Thanks so much! I'm really thankful for it." You could also be thankful to nature, like when the sun shines after days of rain, making everything look beautiful and vibrant again.

How common is "thankful"?

Word thankful is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.

Definitions

adjective

Showing appreciation or gratitude.
Example: I'm thankful that you helped me out today. How can I ever repay you?
Obtaining or deserving thanks; thankworthy.

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Real examples of "thankfully" in context

The ENTIRE HISTORY of Bill Cipher from Gravity Falls!

Entertainment

Thankfully, because Dipper's a spirit, he's able to possess one of Mabel's actual puppets to convince her that Dipper she'd been talking to before was Bill all along.

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Film Theory: Why Do You Still Care About Gravity Falls?

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thankfully, that's where Kluke comes in clutch. I just downloaded their app and all of a sudden,

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just thinking about it. But thankfully, Kluke, the partner for today's theory, can make that all go

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Elizabeth Olsen Feels Brave While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

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You did okay. You did okay. You did beyond okay. You did amazing. And thankfully we're at the final act of this bizarre chicken wing circus show.

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