genuinely

[jen-yoo-in-lee] / ˈdʒɛn yu ɪn li /

ADVERB

really

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolutely actually authentically certainly fairly honestly indeed

WEAK

admittedly as a matter of fact assuredly beyond doubt categorically de facto easily for fair in actuality in effect in fact in point of fact in reality indub

Example Sentences

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Yes, that is genuinely what the sign says.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

To start, the hard numbers are genuinely impressive.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

A genuinely contented polity would be indifferent to such criticism.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Can a movie in wide release across the country and backed by an Oscar-winning studio convey genuinely revolutionary thoughts?

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

She was in no rush to shack up, and only wanted my dad to go through with the marriage if he genuinely thought she was someone he could fall in love with.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

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