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Gratefully

//ˈɡɹeɪtfəli// adv

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a grateful manner.

    "A waiter brought his aperitif, which was a small scotch and soda, and as he sipped it gratefully he sighed. ‘Civilized,’ he said to Mr. Campion. ‘Humanizing.’ […] ‘Cigars and summer days and women in big hats with swansdown face-powder, that's what it reminds me of.’"

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a thankful manner; with thanks wordnet
  2. 2
    with appreciation; in a grateful manner wordnet

Etymology

From grateful + -ly.

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