Word Adverb
gratefully
adv.
manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈɡɹeɪtfəɫi/ UK /ɡɹˈeɪtfəli/ grate·ful·ly
Definition
adv.in a way that shows you are happy and thankful for something. You use this when you want to express that you are pleased to receive help or a gift.
adv.in a manner that expresses pleasure, appreciation, or gratitude. Often used to modify verbs of acceptance or consumption.
Examples
“She accepted the gift gratefully.”
“The hikers gratefully accepted the warm drinks offered by the local villagers after their long journey.”
“The charity gratefully acknowledged the generous donations that allowed them to expand their outreach programs into three new rural communities this year.”
Etymology
From grateful + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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