grateful
adjective
warmly or deeply appreciative of kindness or benefits received; thankful.
gratefully
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a word derived from
grateful.
Example Sentences
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Additional support for science analysis from the Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica in Italy; and the Centre National d'Études Spatiales in France is gratefully acknowledged.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 2, 2026
This last in a series on July Fourth themes is about a small sweetness that was gratefully received.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
"I think I understand more about why that wasn't done -- obviously gratefully -- but that is an area where my intuitions were just off."
From Barron's ● May 27, 2026
Your company is worth millions, so you have the luxury of choice, something you are acutely and, it seems, gratefully aware of.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 25, 2026
With Pita gratefully resting on the makeshift gurney, we continued our journey toward Hacienda Dorada.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
