truly

truly

adverb

Definition of TRULY

1

not merely this but also <he is a kind, truly generous man>

Synonyms indeed, nay, truly, verily, yea

Related Words assuredly, certainly, decidedly, definitely, doubtless, incontestably, incontrovertibly, indisputably, positively, really, surely, truly, undeniably, undoubtedly, unquestionably

2

to tell the truth <truly, I had no idea you were throwing me a party>

Synonyms admittedly, forsooth, frankly, honestly, indeed, really, truly, truthfully, verily

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

3

without any question <I very much appreciate your gift—truly, I can't thank you enough!>

Synonyms all right, alright, assuredly, certainly, clearly, definitely, doubtless, easily, forsooth, hands down, inarguably, incontestably, incontrovertibly, indisputably, plainly, really, so, sure, surely, truly, unarguably, undeniably, undoubtedly, unquestionably

Related Words conceivably, likely, perhaps, possibly, probably; obviously, unmistakably

4

in actual fact <this is truly the nicest thing anyone has done for me>

Synonyms actually, authentically, certifiably, genuinely, really, truly, veritably

Related Words accurately, exactly, just, precisely, right, sharp, smack-dab, squarely; almost, nearly, practically, virtually; literally, positively, simply

Near Antonyms apparently, ostensibly, outwardly, plausibly, seemingly

Antonyms professedly, supposedly