gratefully
gb/ɡɹˈeɪtfəli/ us/ɡɹˈeɪtfəli/
B1
英語
~ 3800
語義
0件の語義
adverb
B1
property
1
In a thankful manner
In a way that shows you are happy and thankful for something.
用法パターン：
to [verb] gratefully
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'gratefully' with 'gracefully'. 'Gratefully' relates to thankfulness, not elegance or beauty of movement.
類義語
thankfully (Often interchangeable, but 'thankfully' can also mean 'fortunately' in some contexts, while 'gratefully' does not.)
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appreciatively (More formal and emphasizes recognition of value rather than emotion.)
対義語
ungratefully (Expresses the opposite attitude, showing no thanks or appreciation.)
コロケーション
smile gratefully
|accept gratefully
|nod gratefully
|receive gratefully
テーマ
emotions
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- She smiled gratefully as he handed her the umbrella.
- He accepted the award gratefully, thanking his team.
- They nodded gratefully when help arrived.
- The patient looked at the nurse gratefully after receiving water.
- She took the offered seat gratefully after standing for hours.
学習者向け例文
- I smiled gratefully when she helped me.
- He took the food gratefully.
- They nodded gratefully at the teacher.
- She accepted the gift gratefully.
- We listened gratefully to his advice.
文法
辞書形
gratefully
IPA
GB/ɡɹˈeɪtfəli/
US/ɡɹˈeɪtfəli/
音節・強勢
grate - fully （2音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (grate)
活用形
Noun
- Base: gratefully
- Plural: gratefullies
関連語
Forms
gratefullies
noun
Related words
gratefulness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
表現
accept gratefully
1/æksˈɛpt ɡɹˈeɪtfəli/
fixed phrase
Receive something with thanks
To take something and show that you are happy and thankful for it.
例文
- She accepted the invitation gratefully, happy to join the celebration.
- He accepted the warm coat gratefully on the cold night.
nod gratefully
1/nˈɑd ɡɹˈeɪtfəli/
fixed phrase
Nod to express thanks
To move your head up and down to show you are thankful.
例文
- He nodded gratefully when the driver stopped for him.
- She nodded gratefully at the waiter who brought extra water.
smile gratefully
1/smˈaɪl ɡɹˈeɪtfəli/
fixed phrase
Smile to show thanks
To smile in a way that shows you are thankful.
例文
- The child smiled gratefully when given the gift.
- She smiled gratefully as he held the door open.