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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Sterling was truly detestable in his time, but at least he fielded a highly competitive and exciting Lob City squad led by legendary coach Doc Rivers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Smoke drifted across the stage while strobes danced across the room, creating a truly captivating set which also featured his popular tracks Godspeed, Retrograde and I'll Come To.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

We are truly building the infrastructure of the future.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

If the full quantum description includes both time directions, nothing is truly lost.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

It was the first, and perhaps last, time I would see Olka look truly scared.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman

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