thankful
UK: ˈθæŋkfəl | US: ˈθæŋkfəl
adj. feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative
The word "thankful" combines the Old English root "thank," derived from þanc (thought, gratitude), with the suffix "-ful," meaning "full of." Originally, "thank" referred to a positive thought or acknowledgment, evolving into the modern sense of gratitude. The suffix "-ful" (from Old English -full) transforms it into an adjective describing a state of being filled with gratitude. This logical pairing reflects how gratitude "fills" one's mind or heart.
She was thankful for the support her friends gave her.
He felt thankful after surviving the accident.
They were thankful to have a warm meal on a cold night.
I’m thankful that you remembered my birthday.
The team was thankful for the extra time to prepare.