1
: in all sincerity : sincerely
truly sorry
—often used with yours as a complimentary close (as of a letter) or humorously to refer to oneself"Who's in charge here?" "Yours truly."
2
: in agreement with fact : truthfully
Is this poll truly representative?
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: with exactness of construction or operation
5
: in a proper or suitable manner
Examples of truly in a Sentence
These truly dark clusters, if they are real, would betray the universe's dirty secret: Big piles of mass don't necessarily come with lights attached.
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Robert Irion, Science, 20 June 2003
By the time Columbus arrived, truly large empires existed only in Mexico.
—Tim Flannery, New York Review of Books, 12 June 2003
The streets and sidewalks of Bedley Run truly seemed as much mine as any person's, their almost affirming solidity underfoot, bouncing me along on my diurnal way.
—Chang-rae Lee, A Gesture Life, 1999
I truly believe they can do it.
He truly enjoyed the concert.
This is truly a different situation.
A country is not truly democratic until all of its citizens can vote freely.
Is this poll truly representative of the voters' intentions?
Robert Irion, Science, 20 June 2003
By the time Columbus arrived, truly large empires existed only in Mexico.
—Tim Flannery, New York Review of Books, 12 June 2003
The streets and sidewalks of Bedley Run truly seemed as much mine as any person's, their almost affirming solidity underfoot, bouncing me along on my diurnal way.
—Chang-rae Lee, A Gesture Life, 1999
I truly believe they can do it.
He truly enjoyed the concert.
This is truly a different situation.
A country is not truly democratic until all of its citizens can vote freely.
Is this poll truly representative of the voters' intentions?
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Yet what made the voyage truly remarkable was not only the wildlife but the way Silver Origin so effortlessly connected us to the Galápagos through its design, Ecuadorian crew, and expert naturalists.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
With land in Napa Valley among the priciest anywhere in the United States, vineyards planted more than 40 years ago are a truly limited luxury asset.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2026
If the core is truly engaged in the right way, this exercise will offer plenty of core resistance and an opportunity to strengthen.
—Matt Parrott, Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2026
If the Eagles are truly trying to replace AJ Brown, this is the true comp – as Stowers is an electric 239-pound tight end with terrific work in the air and after the catch.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
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David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
With land in Napa Valley among the priciest anywhere in the United States, vineyards planted more than 40 years ago are a truly limited luxury asset.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2026
If the core is truly engaged in the right way, this exercise will offer plenty of core resistance and an opportunity to strengthen.
—Matt Parrott, Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2026
If the Eagles are truly trying to replace AJ Brown, this is the true comp – as Stowers is an electric 239-pound tight end with terrific work in the air and after the catch.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
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“Truly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/truly. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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truly
adverb
tru·ly
ˈtrü-lē 
: in a true manner
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