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Definition thankfully in British English

thankfully adverb

adverb
/ˈθæŋkf(ə)li/
1

used for saying you are pleased that something unpleasant is no longer happening or did not happen

Example

Thankfully the boys are safe.

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2

in a grateful way

Example

They thankfully accepted the soup and warm clothing.

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Definition thankfully in British English