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

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"It was really hard sometimes to reconcile the woman in front of me to the crime she had committed," she said.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

“The bravery of everyone on that plane honestly just showed how in moments like that, life is the top priority, which was really beautiful to see.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

"It's a really hard decision to make because it involves our country, our future, you know?"

From Barron's ● Oct. 3, 2026

Park told MarketWatch that “everyday people naturally anthropomorphize AI and treat it as something alive,” which helps them form attachments and make their AI really personal.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 3, 2026

“I’m sorry, Charlie. Maybe there really are UFOs and Sabe, too,” Awesiinh says.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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