Thankfully Meaning in English
word
释义
Used to express relief or gratitude that something good has happened or something bad was avoided.
用法与细微差别
Most often appears at the beginning of a sentence. It’s commonly used in both spoken and written English to show relief. Can also mean 'fortunately' but with a slight emotional tone of gratitude. Often paired with expressions of what was avoided or what turned out well. Not formal or slang—neutral register.
例句
Thankfully, the rain stopped before we left the house.
basic
Thankfully, nobody was hurt in the accident.
basic
The phone was lost, but thankfully we found it later.
basic
Thankfully, I remembered to lock the door this morning.
natural
We missed the first bus, but thankfully another came soon after.
natural
Thankfully, my friends understood why I had to leave early.
natural