GRATEFULLY

thankfully, gratefully

(adverb) in a thankful manner; with thanks; “he accepted thankfully my apologies”

appreciatively, gratefully

(adverb) with appreciation; in a grateful manner; “he accepted my offer appreciatively”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adverb

gratefully (comparative more gratefully, superlative most gratefully)

In a grateful manner.

Source: Wiktionary

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GRATEFUL

Grate"ful, a. Etym: [Grate, a. + full; cf. F. gré thanks, good will, fr. L. gratum, neut. of gratus agreeable, grateful. See Grate, a.]

1. Having a due sense of benefits received; kindly disposed toward one from whom a favor has been received; willing to acknowledge and repay, or give thanks for, benefits; as, a grateful heart. A grateful mind By owing, owes not, but still pays. Milton.

2. Affording pleasure; pleasing to the senses; gratifying; delicious; as, a grateful present; food grateful to the palate; grateful sleep. Now golden fruits on loaded branches shine, And grateful clusters swell. Pope.

Syn.

– Thankful; pleasing; acceptable; gratifying; agreeable; welcome; delightful; delicious.

– Grate"ful*ly, adv.

– Grate"ful*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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