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Celebration vs Thankful - What's the difference?

celebration | thankful |

As a noun celebration

is celebration.

As an adjective thankful is

showing appreciation or gratitude.

celebration

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The formal performance of a solemn rite, such as Christian sacrament
  • The observance of a holiday or feast day, as by solemnities
  • The act, process of showing appreciation, gratitude and/or remembrance, notably as a social event.
  • A social gathering for entertainment and fun; a party.

    • Related terms

    * celebrant * celebrat * celebrator * celebrity * celebrate

    thankful

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Showing appreciation or gratitude.
    • I'm thankful that you helped me out today. How can I ever repay you?
  • (obsolete) Obtaining or deserving thanks; thankworthy.

    • Synonyms

    * grateful * appreciative

    Antonyms

    * thankless

    Derived terms

    * thankfully * thankfulness