Cool MateMeaning of Thankfully
used to show that you are pleased that something good has happened or that something bad has been avoided
In simple words: Luckily, without any problems.
Thankfully in a sentence
- There was a fire in the building, but thankfully no one was hurt.
- Thankfully, the house was empty when I got home.
- At the end of a busy day, I just sink thankfully into bed.
- I accepted the invitation thankfully.
How to use Thankfully
Use 'thankfully' to show relief or gratitude, usually in a positive context. Avoid using it in very formal situations or when the tone is negative.
Grammar pattern
thankfully + clause
Memory hint
Think of being thankful, like holding a sign that says 'thank you!'
Related words
Collocations with Thankfully
- thankfully accepted
- thankfully relieved
- thankfully returned
Synonyms for Thankfully
- gratifyingly
- thankfully
- on the bright side
- happily
- with gratitude
Opposites of Thankfully
- unfortunately
- regrettably
Common mistakes with Thankfully
- Using 'thankfully' in a sarcastic context.
- Confusing with 'thank you,' which is an expression of gratitude.
- Placing 'thankfully' incorrectly in a sentence.
Thankfully appears in
Thankfully in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
لحسن الحظ
لحسن الحظ، بدون أي مشاكل.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ভাগ্যক্রমে
ভাগ্যক্রমে, কোনো সমস্যা ছাড়াই।
- GermanDeutsch
Glücklicherweise
Zum Glück, ohne Probleme.
- SpanishEspañol
Afortunadamente
Por suerte, sin problemas.
- Persianفارسی
خوشبختانه
شانسی، بدون هیچ مشکلی.
- FrenchFrançais
Heureusement
Par chance, sans problème.
- Hindiहिन्दी
सौभाग्य से
सौभाग्य से, बिना किसी समस्या के।
- ItalianItaliano
Per fortuna
Fortunatamente, senza problemi.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Felizmente
Por sorte, sem problemas.
- RussianРусский
К счастью
К счастью, без проблем.
- Urduاردو
خوش قسمتی سے، شکر ہے
خوش قسمتی سے، بغیر کسی پریشانی کے۔
- Chinese中文
谢天谢地, 幸好
幸运的是，没出什么问题。
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the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Thankfully
What does Thankfully mean?
Luckily, without any problems.
What is the definition of Thankfully?
used to show that you are pleased that something good has happened or that something bad has been avoided
How do you use Thankfully in a sentence?
There was a fire in the building, but thankfully no one was hurt.
Can you give another example of Thankfully?
Thankfully, the house was empty when I got home.
What are synonyms for Thankfully?
Common alternatives include gratifyingly, thankfully, on the bright side, happily, with gratitude.
What is the opposite of Thankfully?
Opposite meanings include unfortunately, regrettably.
What words go with Thankfully?
It commonly pairs with thankfully accepted, thankfully relieved, thankfully returned.
What are common mistakes when using Thankfully?
Using 'thankfully' in a sarcastic context. Confusing with 'thank you,' which is an expression of gratitude. Placing 'thankfully' incorrectly in a sentence.
How do you pronounce Thankfully?
US: /["/ˈθæŋkfəli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈθæŋkfəli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Thankfully?
Use 'thankfully' to show relief or gratitude, usually in a positive context. Avoid using it in very formal situations or when the tone is negative.
What CEFR level is Thankfully?
"Thankfully" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.