B1adjectiveemotionsrelationships
US/ˈθæŋk.fəl/
UK/ˈθæŋk.fəl/
pleased and relieved that something good has happened or that something bad has not happened
In context
I'm thankful that nobody was hurt when the tree fell on our roof.
We should be thankful for small things, like a hot meal and a warm bed.
After the long drive, she was thankful to finally be home.
Words that go with thankful
adjective + preposition
- thankful forI'm really thankful for all the help you gave me this year.
- thankful toWe are thankful to our neighbours for watching the house.
adverb + adjective
- very thankfulWe are very thankful that the storm missed our town.
- so thankfulI'm so thankful you were there when I needed someone.
- deeply thankfulShe was deeply thankful to the nurses who looked after her son.
- truly thankfulI feel truly thankful to have such supportive friends.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I'm thankful with your help.Correct: I'm thankful for your help.