Thankfully

/ˈθæŋk.fəl.i/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a grateful or appreciative manner.

She thankfully accepted the help offered by her friends.

Used to express relief or gratitude that something happened or did not happen.

Thankfully, the storm passed without causing any damage.

In a way that shows thanks or gratitude.

He thankfully acknowledged all the support he received during his recovery.

Used to convey a sense of relief that a situation is better than it could have been.

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.

Cheers to that!

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