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thankfully

adverb

Simple meaning

Luckily; used to show relief.

Pronunciation

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thangkfuhlee

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈθæŋkfəli

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Word Review

Definition

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adverb

  1. In a thankful manner; with thanks

  2. Let us be thankful that

  3. sometimes proscribed

    Fortunately, gratefully.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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This meaning: In a thankful manner; with thanks

Used this way, thankfully is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It carries warmth, so it reads as personal rather than detached.

Emotional tone
Positive
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Gentle
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Grateful and appreciative
Usage feel
Warm and expressive

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  • “He accepted thankfully my apologies.”adverb

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thankfully receivedthankfully acknowledgethankfully acceptthankfully acknowledgedthankfully receive

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Inflected forms

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  • thankfuladjectiveBase word

    Feeling or showing gratitude.

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