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truly

[troo-lee] / ˈtru li /
ADVERB
really, doubtlessly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
absolutely actually definitely exactly genuinely honestly legitimately positively rightly sincerely surely very
WEAK
accurately authentically beyond doubt beyond question confirmedly constantly correctly de facto devotedly factually faithfully firmly honorably in actuality in fact in reality in truth loyally precisely reliably righteously staunchly steadily truthfully unequivocally veraciously veritably with all one's heart with devotion without a doubt
Antonyms
STRONGEST
doubtfully questionably
WEAK
dubiously indefinite

Example Sentences

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It promised that fans "can look forward to a smooth, secure, and truly unforgettable tournament".

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

The company would have the power to “bring stories to audiences at a truly global scale — while strengthening competition by ensuring multiple scaled players are investing in creative talent.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

How bad they truly felt, we don’t know.

From Slate • Apr. 22, 2026

While this isn’t a straightforward free speech violation, it does highlight a deeper issue: the lack of transparent, consistent standards for deciding when an artist has truly worn out his or her welcome.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

And a part of him truly expected her to answer.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova