blessedly

adverb

Definition of blessedlynext
as in fortunately

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blessedly
  1. fortunately
  2. thankfully
  3. happily
  4. luckily
Adverb
  • There are Oscar-contending films to stream, rich stews to simmer, and, fortunately, comfy clothes to wear—without sacrificing chic.
    Christina Holevas, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
  • There's no better way to ring in 2025 than by lighting up the night sky with a dazzling display on New Year's Eve — and fortunately, the celebratory festivities will appear extra bright due to this month's final new moon that arrives at 4:26 p.m. CT on Dec. 30.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of fortunately
Adverb
  • While technically true in rare cases, this is thankfully not the norm.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Returning The Traitors Season 3 (Peacock) Jan. 9 The most gripping reality TV series out there, The Traitors is thankfully returning very early on in 2025.
    Lucy Ford, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of thankfully
Adverb
  • Helping Others To Contend With The Blues Some people might happily declare that they are never adversely impacted by the winter season.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Bill was happily insecure, increasingly self-aware, yet sure there was always so much more to learn and understand.
    David A. Ross, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of happily
Adverb
  • Domino's Pizza Sometimes Christmas Eve and Christmas day calls for an impromptu pizza order, and luckily, Domino's will keep many restaurants open to serve those who need it.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • To Look Out For That might be the case, but luckily, the story doesn’t end there.
    Melinda Elmborg, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of luckily
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Thesaurus Entries Near blessedly

blessed

blessedly

blessedness

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