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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A genuinely contented polity would be indifferent to such criticism.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Were there any things that occurred during the rehearsal process that genuinely surprised you?

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

“As a result, upside risks to dollar remain dominant unless genuinely constructive news emerges from the Gulf.”

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

"There are moments when I genuinely fear I'll never leave."

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Mrs. Richardson puzzled over this as she dropped a folded five into the museum’s donation box and headed out to her car, genuinely intrigued.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

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