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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By examining entirely different populations of stars and planets across the Milky Way, Roman could greatly expand these studies and help reveal how common planetary systems like our own really are.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

To be fair, Brin left Moscow when he was quite young and really may not recall what it was like there — and how little resemblance Soviet Russia could ever have to California.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

But did you really need a poll to tell you that?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Mark Joseph Stern: This is one reason why, if the justices do strike down his attack on birthright citizenship, nobody should say: “Look, they’re putting Trump in his place! He’s really not a king!”

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

“I mean, really? Autumn all the time?” the badger continued, gazing around at the crisp canopy.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

really

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