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Synonyms & Similar Words
Fortunately
luckily
happily
gratefully
blessedly
mercifully
providentially
graciously
kindly
generously
obligingly
helpfully
usefully
advantageously
profitably
beneficially
positively
advantageously
propitiously
auspiciously
favorably
luckily
happily
joyfully
cheerfully
pleasantly
delightfully
agreeably
pleasingly
satisfactorily
sufficiently
adequately
comfortably
reassuringly
relievedly
calmly
peacefully
tranquilly
serenely
quietly
still
silently
uneventfully
undisturbedly
Meaning of Thankfully
The primary meaning of the word "Thankfully" is to express relief or gratitude that something has or has not happened.
Definitions
- Used to express relief or gratitude that something has or has not happened
- Used to express that something is welcome or pleasing because it is fortunate or advantageous
Etymology of Thankfully
The word "Thankfully" originates from the Old English words "þanc" meaning thanks and "ful" meaning fully, with the suffix "-ly" added to form an adverb
Historically, the word has been used to express gratitude or relief since the 15th century, with its usage evolving to include a range of emotions from simple thanks to profound relief
Example Uses
- Thankfully, the storm passed quickly without causing any damage
- We can thankfully say that the project was completed on time and within budget
- Thankfully, the doctor was able to diagnose the illness and prescribe the correct treatment
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Unfortunately
unluckily
sadly
regrettably
disappointingly
unpleasantly
disagreeably
unsatisfactorily
inadequately
uncomfortably
disturbingly
disruptively
annoyingly
irritatingly
frustratingly
disappointingly
dishearteningly
discouragingly
dismally
gloomily
bleakly
miserably
wretchedly
horribly
terribly