different between relieved vs thankful

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /???li?vd/

Adjective

relieved (comparative more relieved, superlative most relieved)

1. Experiencing or exhibiting relief; freed from stress or discomfort.

   She was extremely relieved when the lesson finished.

   • 2011, Phil McNulty, Euro 2012: Montenegro 2-2 England [1]

     In a single moment Montenegro and their supporters were given fresh impetus and encouragement. Beciraj tested Hart with a low shot before teenager Phil Jones, on his England debut, suffered an anxious moment when Stevan Jovetic went down under his challenge, leaving the youngster clearly relieved to see referee Stark wave away Montenegro's appeals.

Derived terms

• relievedly

Translations

Verb

relieved

1. simple past tense and past participle of relieve

Anagrams

• relevied

English

Alternative forms

• thankefull (obsolete)

Etymology

From Middle English thankful, from Old English þancful, þancfull (“thoughtful, pleasing, agreeable, pleasant, thankful, grateful”), equivalent to thank +? -ful. Compare Old High German undankfol (“unthankful, ungrateful”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /??æ?kf?l/
• Hyphenation: thank?ful

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.

Synonyms

• grateful
• appreciative

Antonyms

• thankless
• unthankful

Derived terms

• thankfully
• thankfulness

Translations