gratefully
adverb /ˈɡreɪtfəli/
/ˈɡreɪtfəli/
Word Family
- grateful adjective (≠ ungrateful)
- gratefully adverb
- gratitude noun (≠ ingratitude)
- in a way that shows thanks because somebody has done something kind for you or has done as you asked
- He nodded gratefully.
- All donations will be gratefully received.
- I gratefully acknowledge the help of many people here today.