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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But only a few of these films are genuinely worth watching on their own merit.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

It sounds melodramatic, but I genuinely didn’t think I would make it to the age of 25.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

This woman could genuinely be trying her best to get it all sorted.

From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026

What I said in August: "For the first time in a long time, I genuinely fear for Brentford."

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Nok was genuinely homesick, a useless thing to be in her situation.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat

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