Meaning of thankfully in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Adverb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈθæŋkfəli/

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  1. Adverb

    thankfully

    Etymology

    Old English thancfullīce(see thankful, -ly)

    Definitions

    1. for which you are thankful

    Examples

    • « thankfully he didn't come to the party »

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