Definitions

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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Study co-author Peng Zhou said witnessing the whale graveyard "was a truly incredible experience".

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“It’s a truly excellent group of players. We got through a very tough qualifying phase, which I think helped polish the team,” said Mark Gleeson, a journalist specializing in African soccer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

In a post on its Facebook page, the company said it was "truly grateful for the outpouring of love and support at this difficult time".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“If it does, 2026 may well be remembered as the year the U.S. IPO market truly reopened.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

“The Sorrows of Young Werther is my favorite book,” Olka said, “but one I am not sure I have truly read.”

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman

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