Gratefully: meaning, definitions and examples
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gratefully
[ หษกreษชtfษli ]
expressing gratitude
In a grateful manner; with appreciation and thanks.
Synonyms
appreciatively, graciously, thankfully
Examples of usage
- She smiled gratefully at her rescuer.
- He gratefully accepted the award on behalf of his team.
- I gratefully acknowledge the support of my family during this difficult time.
to do something willingly
In a willing or enthusiastic manner; eagerly.
Synonyms
eagerly, enthusiastically, willingly
Examples of usage
- She gratefully accepted the challenge to lead the project.
- He gratefully volunteered to help with the event.
- They gratefully agreed to contribute to the charity.
Translations
Translations of the word "gratefully" in other languages:
๐ต๐น agradecidamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคญเคพเคฐเคชเฅเคฐเฅเคตเค
๐ฉ๐ช dankbar
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan berterima kasih
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะดััะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ z wdziฤcznoลciฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ่ฌใใฆ
๐ซ๐ท reconnaissant
๐ช๐ธ agradecidamente
๐น๐ท minnetle
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์ฌํ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุงู ุชูุงู
๐จ๐ฟ vdฤฤnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ vฤaฤne
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆฟๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ hvaleลพno
๐ฎ๐ธ รพakksamlega
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะธะทะฐััะปัาะฟะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ minnษtdarlฤฑqla
๐ฒ๐ฝ agradecidamente
Etymology
The word 'gratefully' originated from the combination of 'grateful' and the adverb suffix '-ly'. The term 'grateful' comes from the Latin word 'gratus', meaning pleasing or thankful. The adverb form 'gratefully' has been in use since the 16th century, evolving to its current meaning of expressing gratitude or doing something willingly.
See also: ungrateful.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #11,666, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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