Definitions

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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"I feel genuinely moved today by the rule of law," Lander told reporters after the verdict.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

When that happens, the pretrained network may interpret unfamiliar information through the lens of what it already knows, making it harder to recognize genuinely new effects.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

Rogers: This is genuinely what we would want the show to be, and so as long as it’s that, we’re good.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

"He's good. He's doing some great work. I genuinely think his batting is going to get some decent positives in the next little while. I feel like he's not too far away."

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

And I genuinely worry that when I step foot back in that room, I’ll burst into embarrassment flames.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

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