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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈθæŋkfəli/

thankfully means: You use this to show relief that something good happened or something bad did not happen.

adverb

FORTUNATELYB1

You use this to show relief that something good happened or something bad did not happen.

  • Thankfully, nobody was hurt.
  • We missed the bus, but thankfully another arrived soon.
  • Thankfully, the rain stopped before the wedding.

Similar words: fortunately, luckily

Opposites: unfortunately

Common phrases: thankfully nobody, thankfully we survived, thankfully it stopped

WITH GRATITUDEB2

In a way that shows you are grateful.

  • She smiled thankfully at the nurse.
  • He thankfully accepted the warm meal.
  • They received our help thankfully after the storm.

Similar words: gratefully

Opposites: ungratefully

Common phrases: smile thankfully, accept something thankfully, nod thankfully

Questions about thankfully

What does thankfully mean?

You use this to show relief that something good happened or something bad did not happen.

What is thankfully in other languages?

Türkçe: neyse ki · Español: afortunadamente · Français: heureusement · Deutsch: glücklicherweise · Italiano: fortunatamente · 日本語: 幸いにも

How do you pronounce thankfully?

It is pronounced /ˈθæŋkfəli/.

How do you use thankfully in a sentence?

Thankfully, nobody was hurt. We missed the bus, but thankfully another arrived soon.

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