Meaning & Definition of word "Thankfully"

Thankfully

/ˈθæŋk.fəl.i/

1. In a grateful or appreciative manner.
- Example: She thankfully accepted the help offered by her friends.
2. Used to express relief or gratitude that something happened or did not happen.
- Example: Thankfully, the storm passed without causing any damage.
3. In a way that shows thanks or gratitude.
- Example: He thankfully acknowledged all the support he received during his recovery.
4. Used to convey a sense of relief that a situation is better than it could have been.
- Example: Thankfully, we arrived just in time to see the show start.

Derived from 'thank' + '-fully' from Old English 'þancian' meaning to give thanks.

thankfully yours:

A phrase used to express gratitude in a closing statement.

thankfully for small favors:

Expressing appreciation for small good things that happen.

thank:

To express gratitude.

thanks:

An expression of gratitude.

thankful:

Feeling or showing gratitude.

Meaning: Cheers to that!

Example Sentence: I couldn’t believe we got the tickets, cheers to that!