American English
/ˈθæŋk.fl̩/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Feeling pleased because someone has helped you or because you have received something good.
Practice out loudFeeling pleased because someone has helped you or because you have received something good.
I’m thankful for your help.
She is thankful to her parents for their support.
truly thankful · thankful for your help · thankful to everyone
be thankful for something
be thankful to someone for something
Feeling relieved and grateful because something bad did not happen or did not become worse.
We’re thankful that no one was hurt.
I’m thankful to be home safely.
thankful to be alive · thankful that no one was hurt
be thankful that something happened
be thankful to be safe
grateful for the few good things in a difficult situation
After the storm, we were thankful for small mercies.