adv
gratefully
GRAYT-fuh-lee
adv
1
In a way that shows thanks or appreciation.
"She gratefully accepted the offer of help."
How to Use Gratefully
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing something while feeling or showing thankfulness.
Common pairings
gratefully accept
gratefully acknowledge
Word Forms
more gratefully comparative, most gratefully superlative
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She _____ accepted the offer of help.