Thankfully
['θæŋkfəli]
Definition
(adv.) let us be thankful that; 'thankfully he didn't come to the party'.
(adv.) in a thankful manner; with thanks; 'he accepted thankfully my apologies'.
Edited by Cheryl--From WordNet
Examples
- Well, they are safe so far, said the Demarch thankfully; but, by Jupiter, Maurice, those rascals have heard the rocket go! Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- I read this kind and sensible letter very thankfully. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- Fourteen minutes to be given to those with whom she had thankfully passed six weeks not six months ago! Jane Austen. Emma.
- The consciousness that much skill would be required made Lily rest thankfully in the greatness of the obligation. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- Heaven was so good to me that I could let it go with a few not bitter tears and could stand there arranging my hair for the night quite thankfully. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Most willingly, most thankfully, with all my heart and soul. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- I will spend all I have, and thankfully, to procure it. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- I warn't sure in my mind, wen I come out this morning, as I could go and break to Ham, of my own self, what had so thankfully happened. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- They were very thankfully received, and the kindness acknowledged by letters to me from the colonels of both regiments, in the most grateful terms. Benjamin Franklin. Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin.
- For myself and for Jenny, I thankfully accept your kind offer. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- But you have a discretion beyond your years, and can render me another kind of service, if you will; and a service I will thankfully accept of. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
Edited by Cheryl