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truly

[troo-lee] / ˈtru li /
ADVERB
really, doubtlessly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
absolutely actually definitely exactly genuinely honestly legitimately positively rightly sincerely surely very
WEAK
accurately authentically beyond doubt beyond question confirmedly constantly correctly de facto devotedly factually faithfully firmly honorably in actuality in fact in reality in truth loyally precisely reliably righteously staunchly steadily truthfully unequivocally veraciously veritably with all one's heart with devotion without a doubt
Antonyms
STRONGEST
doubtfully questionably
WEAK
dubiously indefinite

Example Sentences

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I think he is a fantastic player, truly fantastic.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

Mark Warner, the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, said the issue had never truly been tested.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

This system leaves a generous 20% to 35% for what Sethi calls “guilt-free spending” on discretionary purchases a person truly values, which may include thousand-dollar tickets to a game.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

What does it take to create truly epic experiences with your friends and family?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

He turned to Jeremy and frowned, as if the idea of a customer was truly annoying.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville

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