adv

gratefully

GRAYT-fuh-lee

Gratefully (adv) means In a way that shows thanks or appreciation. Example: “She gratefully accepted the offer of help.”

adv

In a way that shows thanks or appreciation.

"She gratefully accepted the offer of help."

How to use gratefully

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDoing something while feeling or showing thankfulness.

Common pairings

gratefully accept gratefully acknowledge

more gratefully comparative, most gratefully superlative

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She _____ accepted the offer of help.

thankfully appreciatively

fortunately luckily thankfully appreciatively

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What does “gratefully” mean?

The word “gratefully” means in a way that shows thanks or appreciation. In plain terms, doing something while feeling or showing thankfulness.

How do you pronounce “gratefully”?

“Gratefully” is pronounced GRAYT-fuh-lee (/ˈɡɹeɪtfəli/ in IPA).

How do you use “gratefully” in a sentence?

Here is “gratefully” used in a sentence: “She gratefully accepted the offer of help.”

What part of speech is “gratefully”?

“Gratefully” is an adverb.

fortunately luckily thankfully appreciatively