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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"I never worked with Brad Pitt before and it's really a thrill to work with Brad."

From BBC

"This was a really important game for us," said Pacers coach Rick Carlisle.

From Barron's

"It's really encouraging to see more young people who genuinely love swords and engage with them so deeply," 57-year-old Kawasaki told AFP.

From Barron's

Dad loved getting tax refunds, and the missing $686 would have really stressed him out.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It’s just a really tragic loss. My hands bled to make these things.”

From Los Angeles Times

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