different between thanking vs thankful

English

Verb

thanking

1. present participle of thank

Noun

thanking (plural thankings)

1. The act by which thanks are given; thanks.
   • 1484, William Caxton, The Subtyl Historyes and Fables of Esope, Book 3, “The Lyon & the pastour or herdman,”^[1]

     And therfore this is notary and trewe that al maner of folke ought to rendre and gyue thankynges grace and mercye to theyre good doers

   • c. 1604, William Shakespeare, Measure for Measure, Act V, Scene 1,^[2]

     Many and hearty thankings to you both.

   • 1928, Hugh Walpole, Wintersmoon, Chapter 7,^[3]

     Bridesmaids and their dresses, thankings for wedding presents, best man, going-away clothes […] I’ve been engaged in such things for weeks.

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