personally

per·son·al·ly

adv \ˈpərs-nə-lē, ˈpər-sə-nə-\

Definition of PERSONALLY

1

: in person <attend to the matter personally>

2

: as a person : in personality <personally attractive but not very trustworthy>

3

: for oneself : as far as oneself is concerned <personally, I don't want to go>

4

: in a personal manner <don't take this personally>

Examples of PERSONALLY

1. You will be held personally responsible for any losses or damages.
2. The player was personally criticized by his coach.
3. He blamed me personally for causing the problem.
4. I was personally offended by the article.

First Known Use of PERSONALLY

14th century

Related to PERSONALLY

Synonyms: face-to-face, tête–à–tête

Related Words: familiarly, intimately; confidentially, secretly; directly, immediately

Near Antonyms: distantly, indirectly; openly, publicly

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