Definitions

genuinely

[jen-yoo-in-lee] / ˈdʒɛn yu ɪn li /

ADVERB

really

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolutely actually authentically certainly fairly honestly indeed

WEAK

admittedly as a matter of fact assuredly beyond doubt categorically de facto easily for fair in actuality in effect in fact in point of fact in reality indub

Example Sentences

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Genuinely engaging as their real selves could risk total social exclusion or worse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

Genuinely exciting in some ways while understandably stilted in some others, the end result of reviving a beloved film for a new adaptation ends up being a far savvier move than you might expect.

From Salon • Jan. 12, 2024

"Genuinely, everybody is blown away by the venue."

From BBC • Aug. 18, 2023

Genuinely loved the shots showing the Titan being repaired in space.

From New York Times • Mar. 16, 2023

Genuinely laughed, and it hurt his chest and throat.

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner

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