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

Some lower-price reels, like those from Quantum, are starting to genuinely compete with high-end models in terms of performance and durability. —Francesca Krempa, Outside, 9 Jan. 2026

Creators are craving thoughtful, transparent, long-term representation, something that can only exist within a culture that genuinely invests in its managers. —Jennifer Maas, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026

But if those people are genuinely concerned about how Trump's policies are affecting everyday people, their rage should potentially be focused more at the underlying structures of the administration than at one of its minor mouthpieces. —Leah Donnella, NPR, 9 Jan. 2026

For travelers, outdoor users, or anyone who hates carrying multiple audio devices, Neo could be a genuinely very useful hybrid device. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined above