Definition of Thankfully

1. Adverb. In a thankful manner; with thanks. "He accepted thankfully my apologies"

Exact synonyms: Gratefully
Partainyms: Grateful, Thankful

2. Adverb. Let us be thankful that. "Thankfully he didn't come to the party"

Definition of Thankfully

1. Adverb. In a thankful manner. ¹

2. Adverb. Also used as a synonym of fortunately. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Thankfully

1. [adv]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Thankfully

thank one's lucky stars
thank you
thank you so much
thank you very much
thank yous
thanka
thankas
thanke
thanked
thankee
thanker
thankers
thankful
thankfuller
thankfullest
thankfully
thankfulness
thankfulnesses
thanking
thankings
thankless
thankless wretch
thanklessly
thanklessness
thanklessnesses
thankly
thanks
thanks a bunch
thanks a lot
thanks a million

Literary usage of Thankfully

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Novels of Jane Austen by Jane Austen (1905)
"Elizabeth most thankfully consented, and a servant was despatched to Longbourn to acquaint the family with her stay and bring back a supply ..."

2. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital by John Beauchamp Jones (1866)
"of quarts of excellent persimmons, which the family enjoys most thankfully. * Dispatches from Lee: "HEADQUARTERS ARMY NORTHERN VIRGINIA, " December 10th, ..."

3. Collections by Massachusetts Historical Society (1878)
"good Lord help me to walk humbly and Thankfully with Him all my days ; and profit by Mercies and by Afflictions ; that through Faith and Patience I may also ..."

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