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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From a range of lodging options to activities and amenities that will please your whole crew, Ocean Edge delivers both classic Cape Cod vibes and a genuinely great family vacation experience. Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 23 June 2026 The official deals are Prime member-exclusive, so make sure you’re signed up to make the most of the (genuinely very good) sale. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 23 June 2026 This would be a genuinely world-changing technology. Rob Toews, Forbes.com, 22 June 2026 The mock-neck adds a chic touch, and the color selection is genuinely impressive. Annie Blackman, InStyle, 22 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 25 Jun. 2026.

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