thankfully
The English word “thankfully” has 2 meanings listed here.
adverb
- In a thankful manner; giving thanks.
- fortunately, gratefully.
Etymology
From Middle English thankfully, thankefully, þonkfulliche, from Old English þancfullīċe, equivalent to thankful + -ly.
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