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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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If you truly love what you do and you have a chance to do it at a higher level, that is another conversation.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

The company would have the power to “bring stories to audiences at a truly global scale — while strengthening competition by ensuring multiple scaled players are investing in creative talent.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Being truly deficient in B6 is rare, although sometimes levels can be a bit low, often alongside a lack of other B vitamins, such as B12, which can leave you feeling tired and nauseous.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

How bad they truly felt, we don’t know.

From Slate • Apr. 22, 2026

Still, only when the heavy blackout shades were drawn at night did I feel truly private.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom