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
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The trick is knowing which filming locations double as genuinely affordable travel destinations and timing your visit to dodge peak crowds that inflate costs. Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026 Traveling to destinations made famous by film and television has exploded in popularity, and many of these filming locations double as genuinely affordable travel spots. Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2026 People say lots of stuff about actors — their inner qualities and their stillness and their strength — but Barry is genuinely so good. Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026 Making your own ringtones was genuinely a flex. Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 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 27 Mar. 2026.

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