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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It was a reminder of how good they really were.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

“But I feel like you can’t really talk about love without talking about the risk of heartbreak and maybe some experiences you’ve had being daring enough to love.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

‘The only way that we can really compete is by building these regional supply chains here in the U.S.’

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

"Maybe this is something I have to finally learn. I'm really trying so hard sometimes to be easier on myself."

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

But there’s something different about the pictures now that they are larger than life and I can really see the whites of the women’s eyes.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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