gratefully

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gratefully

He gratefully accepted the glass of water after his long run.

Definition

Adverb 1. In a thankful manner; with thanks: Expressing or feeling gratitude for something received or experienced. 2. With appreciation; in a grateful manner: Showing a warm or deep appreciation of kindness or benefits received.

Usage

The adverb "gratefully" is used to modify a verb, describing how an action is performed—specifically, with gratitude. It indicates the manner in which someone accepts, receives, or acknowledges something. - It typically follows the verb it modifies or appears at the beginning or end of a clause for emphasis. - It is the adverbial form of the adjective "grateful."

Examples
  • She gratefully accepted the glass of water after her long run.
  • "I will help you with your project," he said. "Thank you," she replied gratefully.
  • Gratefully, we acknowledge the support of our donors.
  • He nodded gratefully, unable to find the words to express his thanks.
Advanced Usage
  • "Gratefully received": A formal or polite phrase indicating thankful acceptance.
    • Your generous donation was gratefully received by the charity.
  • Used to introduce a clause expressing relief or thankfulness for a situation.
    • Gratefully, the storm passed without causing any damage.
Variants and Related Words
  • Grateful (adjective): Feeling or showing an appreciation for something done or received.
    • I am deeply grateful for your assistance.
  • Gratefulness (noun): The quality of being grateful; gratitude.
    • Her heart was full of gratefulness.
Synonyms
  • Thankfully: In a thankful manner. (Often used interchangeably with "gratefully," though "thankfully" can also mean "fortunately.")
  • Appreciatively: With appreciation or gratitude.
  • With thanks: A more phrase-like synonym.
Antonyms
  • Ungratefully: In an ungrateful manner; without thanks.
  • Resentfully: With bitterness or indignation.
Related Phrases
  • Accept gratefully: To take or receive something with expressed thankfulness.
    • He accepted gratefully the opportunity to rest.
  • Say gratefully: To utter words with a tone or feeling of gratitude.
    • "I couldn't have done it without you," she said gratefully.
gratefully

He gratefully accepted the glass of water after his long run.

Adverb
  1. in a thankful manner; with thanks
    • he accepted thankfully my apologies
  2. with appreciation; in a grateful manner
    • he accepted my offer appreciatively

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