thankfully

adverb
UK: /ˈθæŋkfəli/
US: /ˈθæŋkfəli/

  1. In a way that shows you are glad that something has happened, especially because it has prevented something unpleasant.

    1. Thankfully, the rain stopped before the game started.
    2. Thankfully, the fire was contained before it spread to other buildings nearby.

  2. Used to express relief or gratitude about a situation or outcome.

    1. Thankfully, no one was hurt in the accident on the highway.
    2. The rescue team arrived quickly, thankfully, and saved everyone trapped inside.

Synonyms

fortunately happily luckily

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "thankfully" in English means: In a way that shows you are glad that something has happened, especially because it has prevented something unpleasant., Used to express relief or gratitude about a situation or outcome..

The phonetic transcription of "thankfully" is /ˈθæŋkfəli/ in British English and /ˈθæŋkfəli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "thankfully": fortunately, happily, luckily.

Example usage of "thankfully": "Thankfully, the rain stopped before the game started.". More examples on the page.