Gratefully
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡɹeɪtfəli/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Gratefully is an adverb meaning In a grateful manner.
Meaning
In a grateful manner.
Example Sentences
The patients were all treated at the Duchess of Kent Children’s Orthopaedic Hospital, Sandy Bay, Hong Kong, and the work of all colleagues, nursing staff and collaborators in this study is gratefully acknowledged.
A waiter brought his aperitif, which was a small scotch and soda, and as he sipped it gratefully he sighed. ‘Civilized,’ he said to Mr. Campion. ‘Humanizing.’ […] ‘Cigars and summer days and women in big hats with swansdown face-powder, that's what it reminds me of.’
Synonyms for gratefully
Depending on context, synonyms include appreciatively.
Antonyms for gratefully
Common opposites include ungratefully, unappreciatively.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include appreciatively, agreeably, sincerely, greatly, gladly, cordially.
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