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reddig33@lemmy.world ⁨14⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

The adverb is on the verb in this sentence, not the noun. You are saying I thank you, and how I thank you is kindly (gratefully or with grace). As opposed to thanking someone snidely or backhandedly.

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pruwybn@discuss.tchncs.de ⁨14⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

You are saying I thank you, and how I thank you is kindly (gratefully or with grace).

This is exactly what I’m saying - “How I thank you is kindly” i.e. “I’m being kind in the way I’m thanking you”

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