Gratefully: meaning, definitions and examples

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gratefully

 

[ หˆษกreษชtfษ™li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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.
Context #2 | Adverb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น agradecidamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคญเคพเคฐเคชเฅ‚เคฐเฅเคตเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช dankbar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan berterima kasih

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะดัั‡ะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ z wdziฤ™cznoล›ciฤ…

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ„Ÿ่ฌใ—ใฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท reconnaissant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ agradecidamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท minnetle

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ์‚ฌํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงู…ุชู†ุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vdฤ›ฤnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vฤaฤne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„Ÿๆฟ€ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hvaleลพno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพakksamlega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะธะทะฐัˆั‹ะปั‹า›ะฟะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ“แƒšแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ minnษ™tdarlฤฑqla

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.