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thankfully Synonyms
Another word for thankfully
Choosing another word for thankfully depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
Used to express relief, pleasure, or gratitude that something fortunate has happened or that something bad has been avoided.
Usage Example
"The storm knocked down several power lines, but fortunately no one was injured."
Strongest
fortunately
mercifully
Strong
happily
luckily
blessedly
providentially
• adverb (Context 2)
In a grateful or appreciative manner; with thanks.
Usage Example
"The exhausted hikers gratefully accepted the warm soup and dry blankets offered by their rescuers."
Strongest
gratefully
appreciatively
Strong
gladly
Opposites of thankfully
The opposite of thankfully shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
ungratefully
unfortunately
thanklessly
regrettably
sadly
unluckily
lamentably
grudgingly
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Thankfully. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/thankfully