1 : in a way that makes you feel thankful
▪ I knew I could call her if there was an emergency but thankfully [=fortunately] it wasn't necessary. ▪ Thankfully, no one was hurt. [=I am glad/thankful that no one was hurt] ▪ The instructions were thankfully simple. 2 old-fashioned : with a feeling of thanks
▪ I always receive your calls thankfully.
▪ I knew I could call her if there was an emergency but thankfully [=fortunately] it wasn't necessary. ▪ Thankfully, no one was hurt. [=I am glad/thankful that no one was hurt] ▪ The instructions were thankfully simple.
▪ I always receive your calls thankfully.





