Lexic.us

Definition of Thankfully

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

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 (current term) 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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