Word Study
gratefully
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Adverbial gratefully has 2 senses
- gratefully(r = adv.all) appreciatively - with appreciation; in a grateful manner; "he accepted my offer appreciatively" Antonym: ungratefully
- gratefully(r = adv.all) thankfully - in a thankful manner; with thanks; "he accepted thankfully my apologies"
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