thankfully

• Adverb, das Erleichterung oder Dankbarkeit über eine Situation ausdrückt. Es kann 'dankbar' im Sinne von 'mit Dankbarkeit' bedeuten oder, meist als Satzadverb, 'zum Glück' bzw. 'glücklicherweise'.

An adverb used to express relief or gratitude about a situation. It can mean 'in a thankful manner' or, more commonly as a sentence adverb, 'fortunately' or 'it is a good thing that'.

1. Expressing gratitudeB1formal

   In a grateful manner; showing thanks.

   Dankbar

   • She smiled thankfully at the stranger who helped her.
   • He nodded thankfully when offered a seat.
   • They accepted the gift thankfully.

   Synonymeappreciativelygratefully

2. FortunatelyB1informal

   Used to express relief that something good happened or something bad was avoided.

   Zum Glück

   • Thankfully, the storm passed without causing damage.
   • I forgot my keys, but thankfully my wife was home.
   • Thankfully, no one was injured in the accident.

   Synonymefortunatelyhappilyluckilymercifully

   Antonymeunfortunately