thankfully
- 01 B1 Intermediate
you use this to say you are glad or relieved about a situation.
used as a sentence adverb to express the speaker's relief that a particular situation exists or has occurred.
Simple“Thankfully, the rain stopped just before we started our walk in the park.”
In context“Thankfully, the backup servers remained operational during the power cut, preventing any significant loss of client data.”
UsageUsually placed at the beginning of a sentence to modify the entire clause.
SynonymsAntonymsunfortunatelyunluckily - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
in a way that shows you are grateful or giving thanks.
in a thankful or appreciative manner; expressing gratitude through an action.
Simple“She smiled thankfully at the stranger who helped her carry the heavy bags.”
In context“The survivors looked thankfully toward the rescue team as they were finally pulled from the wreckage.”
UsageTypically follows the verb it modifies.
SynonymsgratefullyappreciativelyAntonymsungratefully
“Thankfully there is so much energy and charisma in the performances that it becomes sheer good fun to watch.”
“Thankfully, I still won’t have to attend alone.”