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Thankfully vs Thankful - What's the difference?

thankfully | thankful |

Thankful is a derived term of thankfully.



As an adverb thankfully

is in a thankful manner.

As an adjective thankful is

showing appreciation or gratitude.

thankfully

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a thankful manner.
  • Also used as a synonym of fortunately.

    • thankful

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Showing appreciation or gratitude.
    • I'm thankful that you helped me out today. How can I ever repay you?
  • (obsolete) Obtaining or deserving thanks; thankworthy.

    • Synonyms

    * grateful * appreciative

    Antonyms

    * thankless

    Derived terms

    * thankfully * thankfulness