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The definition of thankful is someone feeling or showing gratitude.

(adjective)

When you are pleased and grateful for what you have, this is an example of a time when you are thankful.

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See thankful in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

feeling or expressing thanks; grateful

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See thankful in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Aware and appreciative of a benefit; grateful.
  2. Expressive of gratitude: a thankful smile.

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  • thankˈful·ly adverb
  • thankˈful·ness noun

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