eucharistically
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In a way that shows deep thankfulness
- adverb
- /juˈkɑrɪstɪkli/
- Literature
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agradecidamente
- She approached life eucharistically, finding reasons to give thanks in every moment.
Examples
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We are created to live eucharistically (giving thanks always, for all things unto God).
Blog text (13) -
The congregation sang eucharistically, expressing their gratitude during the service.
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In his poem, he wrote eucharistically about the beauty of the world around him.
Surface Forms
eucharistically positive
Morphology
eucharistically = eucharistic (semi-transparent) = eucharist + ic + ally
Formationally the adverb is created from the adjective 'eucharistic' by adding a normal adverbial suffix.
Etymology
Eucharistically comes from the Greek parts eu- 'good' and charis 'thanks', giving the idea of 'thanksgiving' or giving thanks. So to act eucharistically is to act in a way that shows thanks, often in a religious or poetic way.