Lexic.us

Definition of Thankful

1. Adjective. Feeling or showing gratitude. "A thankful smile"

Definition of Thankful

1. a. Obtaining or deserving thanks; thankworthy.

Definition of Thankful

1. Adjective. Showing appreciation or gratitude. ¹

2. Adjective. (obsolete) Obtaining or deserving thanks; thankworthy. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Thankful

1. feeling gratitude [adj -FULLER, -FULLEST]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Thankful

Literary usage of Thankful

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan (1846)
"... was not for himself, but for him that will accept it for his salvation, and be thankful. And now was my heart full of joy, mine eyes full of tears, ..."

2. The pilgrim's progress from this world to that which is to come by John Bunyan (1879)
"himself, but for him that will accept it for his salvation, and be thankful. And now was my heart full of joy, mine eyes full of tears, and mine affections ..."

3. The Novels of Jane Austen by Jane Austen, Reginald Brimley Johnson (1892)
"Poor Lydia's situation must, at best, be bad enough ; but that it was no worse, she had need to be thankful. She felt it so ; and though, in looking forward ..."

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