How Do You Spell THANKFULLY?

Pronunciation: [θˈaŋkfəlɪ] (IPA)

Thankfully is spelled with the letter "k" after the letter "n" because it is derived from the word "thankful" which itself is pronounced with a slight break between the "n" and "f" sounds. The phonetic transcription would be /ˈθæŋkfəli/. The "k" sound is necessary to keep the correct vowel sound in the final syllable of the word. It is also worth noting that the "f" sound in the middle of the word is spelled with a "th" to represent the voiceless dental fricative sound.

THANKFULLY Meaning and Definition

1. Thankfully is an adverb used to express gratitude or relief for a positive outcome or situation. It indicates a sense of appreciation or gratefulness for something. It is often used to express thanks for the occurrence of something favorable or fortunate.

   The word suggests a feeling of relief or satisfaction, as if one has been saved from a potentially negative or difficult situation. It conveys a sense of reassurance or contentment that things have turned out well. When used in a sentence, it implies that the speaker is grateful for the particular event or circumstance being referred to.

   Thankfully can also be used to show appreciation or acknowledgement for someone's actions, help, or support. It can be seen as a manner of expressing gratitude towards others, recognizing their role in bringing about a positive outcome.

   In everyday conversation, thankfully is used to express thanks for various reasons in different contexts. It can indicate relief from a stressful situation, gratitude for good fortune, or appreciation for someone's assistance. It serves as a way to convey positive emotions and gratitude, adding a polite and thankful tone to the speaker's words. Overall, thankfully carries a sense of gratitude, relief, and appreciation when used in different situations.

Top Common Misspellings for THANKFULLY *

• thankfull 46.3768115%
• thankfuly 40.5797101%
• thanfully 4.347826%
• thnakfully 2.173913%
• thatkfully 1.4492753%
• thakfully 1.4492753%
• thankuflly 1.4492753%
• thakfull 0.7246376%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for THANKFULLY

• thanksfully
• thankfule
• thanksfull
• thakfullu
• thankfulli
• thankfullly
• tankfull
• thinkfull
• thanfull
• thankkfully
• thamkfully
• tankfully
• thankfulyl
• unthakfully
• unthankfully

Etymology of THANKFULLY

The word "thankfully" is derived from the noun "thank" and the suffix "-ful" added for the purpose of forming an adjective. The noun "thank" originates from the Old English word "thanc" or "thancian", which means "thought, gratitude, or goodwill". Over time, it evolved into the Middle English word "thank" with the same meaning. The suffix "-ful" is a productive suffix used to create adjectives meaning "full of" or "characterized by". Therefore, combining "thank" and "-ful" resulted in the word "thankful", which is an adjective indicating feeling or expressing gratitude. The adverb "thankfully" is then formed from this adjective, indicating how something is done with gratitude or appreciation.

Similar spelling words for THANKFULLY

• tankful,
• thankful,
• thankfulness.