thankful

thankful
adjective Date: before 12th century 1. conscious of benefit received <
for what we are about to receive make us truly thankful
>
2. expressive of thanks <
thankful service
>
3. well pleased ; glad <
was thankful that it didn't rain
>
thankfulness noun

New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.

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Synonyms:
(with a desire to give thanks), , , ,


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