Definitions

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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The history of Scottish football is loaded with really good and truly great players who have never had the privilege of playing at a World Cup.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

Former Manchester United and England captain Beckham, 51, told a throng of fans on the sun-kissed boulevard it was a "truly incredible moment."

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

This system leaves a generous 20% to 35% for what Sethi calls “guilt-free spending” on discretionary purchases a person truly values, which may include thousand-dollar tickets to a game.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

New research indicates the brain can truly multitask by rewiring its circuitry with practice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Outside this house, there was no one who truly knew me.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

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