In a manner expressing gratitude or thankfulness; with appreciation for something received or experienced.
From 'grateful' plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly.' 'Grateful' comes from Latin 'gratus' meaning 'pleasing' or 'thankful,' which also gives us 'grace' and 'gratuity.' The concept evolved from being pleased to actively expressing thanks.
The word 'gratefully' connects to an entire family of 'grat-' words that celebrate positive human interactions - gratitude, grace, gratuity, and even 'gratis' (free). It's remarkable how this Latin root captures both receiving something pleasing and the active response of thankfulness.
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