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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Anja Webb, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
Use these baskets—which thankfully, aren’t an eyesore—to house toys, clothes, books, puzzles, and so much more.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
But thankfully, Gilmore Girls released at just the right time.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
Layoff activity thankfully doesn’t seem to be accelerating, but those who are unemployed are having a really hard time getting back into the workforce.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 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 9 Oct. 2025.
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