Synonyms of really

really

adverb

ˈrē-(ə-)lē 

1

as in very

in actual fact

I'm really sorry I upset you

Synonyms & Similar Words

• very
• actually
• truly
• genuinely
• just
• exactly
• simply
• almost
• in truth
• in reality
• authentically
• practically
• literally
• veritably
• certifiably
• accurately
• in actuality
• positively
• precisely
• nearly
• sharp
• virtually
• squarely
• right
• smack-dab

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• supposedly
• apparently
• seemingly
• ostensibly
• outwardly
• professedly
• plausibly

2

as in actually

to tell the truth

well, really, I'd rather go to the movies than go to dinner

Synonyms & Similar Words

• actually
• honestly
• frankly
• indeed
• truly
• certainly
• absolutely
• truthfully
• admittedly
• in fact
• to be sure
• as a matter of fact
• positively
• in reality
• in truth
• undoubtedly
• in actuality
• verily
• in point of fact
• unquestionably
• realistically
• forsooth
• indisputably
• indubitably
• veritably

3

as in definitely

without any question

that was really a sweet gesture on your part

Synonyms & Similar Words

• definitely
• certainly
• sure
• surely
• clearly
• probably
• truly
• likely
• undoubtedly
• so
• easily
• undeniably
• for certain
• unquestionably
• damn well
• indeed
• plainly
• assuredly
• indisputably
• obviously
• possibly
• doubtless
• perhaps
• by all means
• alright
• inarguably
• for sure
• all right
• unarguably
• incontestably
• incontrovertibly
• by all odds
• conceivably
• hands down
• forsooth
• unmistakably

4

as in extremely

to a great degree

really tired after staying up all night

Synonyms & Similar Words

• extremely
• very
• terribly
• incredibly
• too
• so
• damn
• highly
• seriously
• badly
• damned
• desperately
• that
• severely
• much
• far
• especially
• greatly
• super
• most
• particularly
• intensely
• jolly
• absolutely
• heavily
• real
• exceptionally
• wildly
• totally
• such
• awfully
• full
• fiercely
• specially
• immensely
• fantastically
• mighty
• vitally
• exceedingly
• hugely
• awful
• way
• extra
• completely
• supremely
• fabulously
• good and
• thoroughly
• utterly
• uncommonly
• sore
• eminently
• remarkably
• enormously
• mortally
• ever
• wicked
• surpassingly
• deeply
• sorely
• frightfully
• achingly
• dang
• passing
• entirely
• majorly
• rattling
• a lot
• cracking
• positively
• beastly
• deadly
• bone
• vastly
• roaring
• colossally
• archly
• significantly
• whacking
• obviously
• fully
• almighty
• thumping
• monstrous
• mightily
• roaringly
• spanking
• wholly
• blisteringly
• right
• corking
• noticeably
• filthy
• considerably
• stinking
• visibly
• downright
• profoundly
• unco
• radically
• purely
• flat-out
• as all get-out
• substantially
• notably
• extensively
• plainly
• palpably
• markedly
• altogether
• appreciably
• discernibly
• abundantly
• plentifully
• excessively
• amazingly
• monumentally
• astonishingly
• obscenely
• astronomically
• staggeringly
• monstrously
• overmuch
• grandly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• somewhat
• little
• slightly
• nominally
• just
• hardly
• barely
• negligibly
• scarcely
• minimally
• marginally
• scantily
• meagerly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of really

Researchers wanted to know whether a short bout of exercise really provides some of the same cognitive benefit as a nap. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026

But Berger really wanted to hit the Lido with Conclave (the film would later earn its world premiere in Telluride). — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2026

Power surges caused by a storm’s lightning strikes really can occur. — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 26 Sep. 2026

The same goes for sautéing, roasting, or any technique really. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Sep. 2026