thankfully
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
In a thankful manner; giving thanks.
Adverb
Examples
Gratiano:
[…]I owe you much, and, like a wilful youth
That which I owe is lost; but if you please
To shoot another arrow that self way
Which you did shoot the first, I do not doubt,
As I will watch the aim, or to find both,
Or bring your latter hazard back again,
And thankfully rest debtor for the f
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
fortunately, gratefully.
Adverb
Examples
I was almost late for work, but thankfully there wasn't much traffic on the roads.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “thankfully” mean?
In a thankful manner; giving thanks.
Is “thankfully” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.