Thankful
/ˈθæŋk.fəl/noun
Feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative.
Did you know?The word 'thankful' originates from the notion of being aware of a favor or gift, reflecting a deep connection to the sacred act of giving and receiving.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dʰengʰ-
“to think, feel, or be aware of”
Old English
Old English
þancfull
“full of thought; full of gratitude”
Middle English
Middle English
thankful
“grateful, expressing appreciation or thanks”
Modern English
English
thankful
“expressing gratitude or appreciation, often in a heightened sense”