thankfully
Britishadverb
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showing gratitude or appreciation
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informal fortunately
thankfully she was not injured
Usage
The use of thankfully to mean fortunately was formerly considered incorrect by many people, but has now become acceptable in informal contexts
Example Sentences
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But thankfully, early estimates suggest it is unlikely to join the ranks of the most expensive and destructive U.S. landfalls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
He is also heard saying: "I have got four fingers thankfully."
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
Sarago said that, thankfully, she had not had any trust disputes go to court in her practice — but plenty were renegotiated over time.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
This week we’ve thankfully seen little of him.
From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026
Jo read it thankfully, but the heavy weight did not seem lifted off her heart, and her face was so full of misery that Laurie asked quickly, “What is it? Is Beth worse?”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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