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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“I feel really good about ‘Night After Night ‘as a moment in time,” Hanna says.

From Los Angeles Times

“I was actually really honored that the mountain lion didn’t eat me and we just had this nice long gaze into each other’s souls.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Just when you think the flavor has fully revealed itself, you discover a subtle hint of citrus at the finish that really pleases the palate.”

From Salon

“Unless they really think the economy is weak and it needs accommodation, I’m not sure they cut a lot from here.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Those unfamiliar with Funches’ reputation as a sweetheart might have easily swallowed that, but people who love Funches really love him and rose to his defense on social media.

From Salon

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