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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But Esme says that, based on her experience, it doesn't feel like the BTP is able to respond quickly enough to really protect people when they report an incident - or deter unwanted behaviour.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

But it was the free passes that really hurt him.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2026

“As long as you’re somebody’s favorite artist, the touring market is really good,” said Nathan Hubbard, chief executive of music management firm Firebird Music Holdings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026

Maths teacher Bill Morris, 26, thinks it's "really positive", giving students the opportunity to have conversations and learn real-world communication skills.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

“You guys are a really nice family,” I say, mostly to myself.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

really

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