really truly

ADVERB

positively

Synonyms

STRONGEST

certainly easily emphatically firmly undoubtedly

WEAK

amen assuredly categorically doubtless doubtlessly flat flat out for a fact indubitably no catch no holds barred no ifs ands or buts no kicker no strings attached on the money on the nose right on sure surely the ticket to a tee undeniably unequivocally unmistakably unquestionably with certainty without qualification

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubtfully questionably

ADVERB

honest-to-goodness

Synonyms

WEAK

absolute accurate actual authentic authenticated bona fide certain certified factual for real genuine honest honest-to-God kosher legit legitimate no buts about it official on the level on the up and up positive real real stuff straight sure-enough true unquestionable valid

Example Sentences

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"Making changes that are necessary to really, truly reflect and also cultivate the kind of diversity that's necessary for country music to continue."

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

"I thought they really truly honestly were supporting me and then it very quickly turned," she says.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

As Davis told Salon, “Remote work is really, truly a blessing for women like me — to be able to have a robust career and get it all done is a gift.”

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2025

Let me tell you: It really, truly is.

From Salon • Dec. 21, 2024

When I left Darlington Hall all those years ago, I never realized I was really, truly leaving.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro

really truly

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