gratefully

see definition of gratefully

advappreciatively

Synonyms for gratefully

adv appreciatively

Antonyms for gratefully

rudely
thanklessly
unappreciatively
ungratefully

sweetly

adverb. in a sweet manner

Word Origin & History

1550s, "pleasing to the mind," also "full of gratitude," from obsolete adj. grate "agreeable, thankful," from Latin gratus "pleasing" (see grace). "A most unusual formation" [Weekley]. Hard to think of another case where English uses -ful to make an adjective from an adjective. Related: Gratefully; gratefulness.

Example Sentences for gratefully

"You are very kind, Captain Smith," said Robert, gratefully.

"Thank you, Mike; you're a good friend," replied the girl, gratefully.

"Thank you, Mildred," her cousin said, bowing to her gratefully.

Adams gratefully protracted the handshake that accompanied these inquiries.

And gratefully pressing my hand at the end, "This has been the chance of a lifetime," he said.

And Meg, student of so many manuals, humbly and gratefully accepted the task.

Hugo declined the rose show, but gratefully accepted the drive.

Monsieur,” said Solange, gratefully, “I am indeed indebted to you.

She sighed, though gratefully, as if again before the social scene.

Here an opportunity for sending letters was gratefully embraced.

gratefully

Synonyms for gratefully

Antonyms for gratefully

More words related to gratefully

gladly

sweetly