- used to show that you are pleased that something good has happened or that something bad has been avoided synonym fortunately
- There was a fire in the building, but thankfully no one was hurt.
- Thankfully, the house was empty when I got home.
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- in a pleased or grateful way
- At the end of a busy day, I just sink thankfully into bed.
- I accepted the invitation thankfully.
Word OriginOld English thancfullīce (see thankful, -ly).
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