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gratefully

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɡɹeɪtfəɫi// UK //ɡɹˈeɪtfəli// grate·ful·ly

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.


SIMPLE

She accepted the gift gratefully.

CONTEXTUAL

The hikers gratefully accepted the warm drinks offered by the local villagers after their long journey.

COMPLEX

The charity gratefully acknowledged the generous donations that allowed them to expand their outreach programs into three new rural communities this year.

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Origin

From grateful + -ly.

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