genuinely

adverb

gen·​u·​ine·​ly ˈjen-yə-wən-lē How to pronounce genuinely (audio)
-(ˌ)win-
nonstandard -ˌwīn-
Synonyms of genuinelynext
: 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

is genuinely fond of her older brother
Recent Examples on the Web
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And by all accounts, a genuinely wonderful time. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 June 2026 The company’s shares closed on its first day of trading up 19%, sending the its valuation above $2 trillion in a genuinely historic IPO. Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 15 June 2026 If someone hesitates, keep spirits up and adjust the route without losing the goal, then genuinely celebrate small wins. Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026 But the picture is genuinely mixed. Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for genuinely

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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“Genuinely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genuinely. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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