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

• actually
• authentically
• certifiably
• really
• truly
• veritably
• very

Examples of genuinely in a Sentence

is genuinely fond of her older brother

Recent Examples on the Web

These policies are genuinely distressing and can feel overwhelming for the many millions of people who will be affected by them. —Allie Volpe, Vox, 11 Nov. 2024

And yes, Soho Rep’s leadership team, as well as the folks at Playwrights Horizons—where the Rep is about to bunk up for at least two years—are genuinely excited about their upcoming partnership. —Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024

These peace plans can be taken at face value, as the countries that advance them may genuinely want to help secure peace. —Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024

Just ensure that any additional offers genuinely add value to the customer, rather than feeling forced. 6. —Melissa Houston, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined above