gratefully
adverb/ˈɡreɪtfəli/
Frequency rank: #17,110 most common English word
Meaning
in a way that shows thanks and appreciation.
Example sentence
She smiled and gratefully accepted the gift from her neighbor.
Synonyms & related words
- thankfully
- appreciatively
- warmly
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