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

Example Sentences

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One parent said she was never worried anything underhand was happening and that Blackmore had been "a really good teacher".

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

It was really interesting to play someone who was her own worst enemy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

You could, if you really wanted to match your own experience dollar for dollar, give him the equivalent, in 2026 dollars, of the inheritance you received.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

“It’s really helpful for overall eye health for people who are on computers for a long time or sleep really late or who are reading a lot,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

“Super nervous. We’ve never played for anyone. Well, except for the neighbor’s cat, oh, and my mom once. And she told me, ‘Well, Charlie, it’s not like Bob Dylan could really sing, either.’”

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

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