genuinely

adverb

gen·​u·​ine·​ly ˈjen-yə-wən-lē 

-(ˌ)win-

nonstandard -ˌwīn-

: 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.

Synonyms of genuinely

• very
• really
• actually
• truly

Examples of genuinely in a Sentence

is genuinely fond of her older brother

Recent Examples on the Web

The leaders who gain the most from any network are the ones who genuinely lean in. — C200, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

The mural was a genuinely stunning tribute to the longtime Channel 2 News anchor, who died of brain cancer in 2021. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026

The renaming of the Alamo Drafthouse at Mueller is a wonderful way to celebrate his professional accomplishments and celebrate someone who genuinely loves this City. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026

Even in areas where machines may genuinely make life better, the decisions are being made in secrecy. — Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined above