sink gratefully

Frequency: 4.53.2 per million words

to lower oneself into a chair or bed with a feeling of relief and thanks

gratefullyVERB + gratefully

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sink

Examples (10)

  • After a long day at work, she sank gratefully into her favorite armchair.
  • He sank gratefully onto the soft bed after his exhausting journey.
  • Wiping the sweat from his brow, the hiker sank gratefully onto a mossy rock to rest.
  • The weary traveler sank gratefully into the plush cushions of the sofa, letting out a long sigh.
  • Once this final exam is over, I will sink gratefully into my bed and not move for a day.
  • With a weary sigh, the old man sank gratefully into the waiting wheelchair.
  • I was so relieved to be home that I sank gratefully onto the floor just inside the door.
  • She listened to the good news and sank gratefully back into her chair.
  • After hours of standing, the guard sank gratefully onto the simple wooden stool.
  • I have never sunk so gratefully into a chair as I did after finishing the marathon.