The dog licked the girl's face gratefully.

Meaning: This means the dog was passing its tongue over the girl's face to show its thankfulness and appreciation.

Choice of Words: Licked means to pass your tongue over something to taste or clean it. Gratefully means feeling thankful or appreciative. When the dog licked the girl's face gratefully, it means it was showing its appreciation for the girl's kindness.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

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