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

Example Sentences

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“We have been really clear. We put the remodel program on pause this year, given everything that happened to us,” Masino said during the call with investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"It's a huge office that was all about men and money, and we've peopled it with a kind of female anarchy, which feels really exciting," said writer Rebecca Lenkiewicz, who set up the project.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“I had a really good relationship with Artemi in New York,” Laviolette said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“They’ve worked really hard! BIG comeback for CITI!!!”

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“I’m sorry this Flash chose you. I really am. I can’t imagine how hard this is for you, La.”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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