Definitions

really

[ree-uh-lee, ree-lee] / ˈri ə li, ˈri li /

ADVERB

without a doubt

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolutely actually certainly easily genuinely honestly indeed legitimately literally surely truly undoubtedly unquestionably well

WEAK

admittedly as a matter of fact assuredly authentically beyond doubt categorically de facto for real in actuality in effect in fact in point of fact in reality indubitably no ifs ands or buts nothing else but of course positively precisely unmistakably verily

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubtfully dubiously indefinite questionably

Example Sentences

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“I had to rebuild my whole self. Really love myself despite not being able to offer anybody anything.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

As I read your editorial “Is Iran Really a ‘Normal Country’?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

"Really, as policymakers, we should be looking at the issue in terms of where can we provide the most support in a way that saves the most lives."

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

Really, this is a matter for the UK government to answer now.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

“I don’t know. I think it’s just, you know, school and practice. I’m fine now. Really, Dad.”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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