genuinely

adverb

gen·​u·​ine·​ly ˈjen-yə-wən-lē How to pronounce genuinely (audio)
-(ˌ)win-,
 nonstandard  -ˌwīn-
: in a real or genuine way : truly
a genuinely funny movie
some genuinely disturbing news
She was genuinely surprised by their decision.
The audience was genuinely moved by the performance.
We are genuinely grateful to still have our jobs.

Examples of genuinely in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The extreme instability and genuinely frightening experiences of childhood can affect all of your other relationships. Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 21 Apr. 2024 Gabby Douglas is back in action and genuinely happy to be. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024 People of goodwill, who genuinely believe in a peaceful future and who can prioritize their reverence for universal values over tribalism, will be the ones who bring about peace. Ziad Asali, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2024 Few people in Myanmar believe that the military is genuinely concerned about Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi’s welfare. Sui-Lee Wee, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2024 Packed to the brim with genuinely funny jokes, unique character designs and fearless commitment to its own complex narrative, The People’s Joker does with one film what most superhero stories stretch out with sequels, prequels and tie-in shows. Jourdain Searles, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Apr. 2024 From her on-screen wardrobe to her global parade of red carpet looks inspired by the famous doll, the actress, 33, genuinely took transforming into the iconic doll to heart. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024 The people from this community genuinely care for other people. Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2024 Despite this, the new 4Runner is genuinely brand new, running on Toyota’s TNGA-F platform. Andy Kalmowitz / Jalopnik, Quartz, 12 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of genuinely was in 1613

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Cite this Entry

“Genuinely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genuinely. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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