Definitions

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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"We were really close to a deal, but they keep tapping us along."

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

"We're losing the species that are really rare and special here because of the excess nutrients," said Claire Newill, the organisation's Wessex deputy director.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

"I can't really explain it right now," Wembanyama said of the Spurs collapse after their own epic start.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

It did not really happen for him in the Premier League but he was a good player, lightning quick, and scored a great goal against Everton.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“Oh really, just like that? You’re not going to point out whose turn it is to do what?”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

really

Example Sentences

Related Words