thankfully

• Наречие, используемое для выражения облегчения или благодарности по поводу ситуации. Может означать 'с благодарностью' или, чаще как вводное слово, 'к счастью' или 'хорошо, что'.

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.

   Благодарно

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

   Synonymsappreciativelygratefully

2. FortunatelyB1informal

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

   К счастью

   • 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.

   Synonymsfortunatelyhappilyluckilymercifully

   Antonymsunfortunately