'Gratefully' definitions:
Definition of 'gratefully'
(from WordNet)
adverb
With appreciation; in a grateful manner; "he accepted my offer appreciatively" [syn: appreciatively, gratefully] [ant: unappreciatively, ungratefully]
adverb
In a thankful manner; with thanks; "he accepted thankfully my apologies" [syn: thankfully, gratefully]
Definition of 'Gratefully'
From: GCIDE
- Grateful \Grate"ful\, a. [Grate, a. + full; cf. F. gr['e] 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. [1913 Webster]
- A grateful mind By owing, owes not, but still pays. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Affording pleasure; pleasing to the senses; gratifying; delicious; as, a grateful present; food grateful to the palate; grateful sleep. [1913 Webster]
- 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. [1913 Webster]