Sentence examples for smiled gratefully from inspiring English sources

Orville smiled gratefully.

So when the dentist asked me, "Would you like an injection?" I smiled gratefully, "No thanks!" "Are you sure?" he asked.

Unselfish and proud, she smiles gratefully at Adam Sandler's John when he treats her gently; they circle around each other, but their attraction is so nuzzling and coy that one wishes the sexual issue had never been raised.

However, if in receipt of a compliment, you may naturally smile gratefully and give a humble thank-you before returning it pleasantly.

Her mother smiled, possibly gratefully.

On Sunday afternoon he came striding onto the platform for his recital, which he gave with the excellently nimble, discreet and caring Russell Ryan accompanying, and he smiled naturally and gratefully at his audience's warm response.

He smiled without tension through his show, gratefully accepting flowers from the audience.

Then, I smiled.

He is smiling now.

She smiles again at me.

The other reason to smile?