verily

ver·i·ly

adv \ˈver-ə-lē\

Definition of VERILY

1

: in truth : certainly

2

: truly, confidently

Examples of VERILY

1. I verily believe that these accusations are false.
2. <verily, I don't remember a single thing about that course>

Origin of VERILY

Middle English verraily, from verray very

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to VERILY

Synonyms: admittedly, forsooth, frankly, honestly, indeed, really, truly, truthfully, actually

Related Words: absolutely, certainly, indisputably, indubitably, positively, realistically, undoubtedly, unquestionably, veritably

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Rhymes with VERILY

charily, merrily, scarily, warily