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Webster 1913 Edition

Thankful

Thank′ful

,
Adj.
[AS.
þancfull
.]
1.
Obtaining or deserving thanks; thankworthy.
[R.]
Ladies, look here; this is the
thankful
glass
That mends the looker’s eyes; this is the well
That washes what it shows.
Herbert.
2.
Impressed with a sense of kindness received, and ready to acknowledge it; grateful.
Be
thankful
unto him, and bless his name.
Ps. c. 4.
–
Thank′ful-ly
,
adv.
–
Thank′ful-ness
,
Noun.

Webster 1828 Edition

Thankful

THANK'FUL

,
Adj.
Grateful; impressed with a sense of kindness received, and ready to acknowledge it. The Lord's supper is to be celebrated with a thankful remembrance of his sufferings and death.
Be thankful to him, and bless his name. Ps.100.

Definition 2025

thankful

thankful

English

Adjective

thankful ‎(comparative more thankful, superlative most thankful)

  1. Showing appreciation or gratitude.
    I'm thankful that you helped me out today. How can I ever repay you?
  2. (obsolete) Obtaining or deserving thanks; thankworthy.

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Etymology

From thank +‎ -ful.

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