Thankfully
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Thankfully is an adverb meaning In a thankful manner; giving thanks.
Meaning
In a thankful manner; giving thanks.
More Meanings
- (sometimes proscribed) fortunately, gratefully.
Example Sentences
I was almost late for work, but thankfully there wasn't much traffic on the roads.
I immediately offered my assistance to the unhappy person, who thankfully accepted it, and, putting himself under my conduct, begged me to convey him to some tavern, where he might send for a surgeon […]
Gratiano: […]I owe you much, and, like a wilful youth That which I owe is lost; but if you please To shoot another arrow that self way Which you did shoot the first, I do not doubt, As I will watch the aim, or to find both, Or bring your latter hazard back again, And thankfully rest debtor for the first.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fortunately, luckily, commendably, lucky, mercifully, hopefully.
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