thankfully
adverb
thank·ful·ly
ˈthaŋk-f(ə-)lē 
1
: in a thankful manner
spoke thankfully
2
: as makes one thankful
… graceless stadiums … thankfully going out of fashion …—
R. G. Echevarriá
R. G. Echevarriáthankfully, those opinions are advanced with graceful prose—Ken Auletta
Ken AulettaExamples of thankfully in a Sentence
The instructions were thankfully simple.
I always receive your calls thankfully.
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Esther Tseng, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Nov. 2025
Available in both standard and plus sizes, they’re made from buttery-soft material and thankfully, aren’t see-through.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2025
The film’s run time is well over four hours — 281 minutes — but that, thankfully, includes a 15-minute intermission.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
He was thankfully surrounded by teammates who have his back both on and off the field.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for thankfully
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“Thankfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thankfully. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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