GENUINELY Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

genuinely

adverb

ˈjen-yə-wən-lē

Definition of genuinely

as in very

in actual fact is genuinely fond of her older brother

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Recent Examples of genuinely But Palace have been without the majority of their 12 World Cup players and little can genuinely be read into results with so many variables involved. — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 31 July 2026 Staff are genuinely friendly, outgoing, and happy to recommend their favorite haunts in town. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026 Broad apartment-market data has been genuinely favorable to renters in recent months. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 July 2026 The best hobbies are the ones that feel genuinely interesting to you. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for genuinely

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But, at the heart of it is what appears to be a very ugly feud between two public servants.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
The truth is my friend has some very unsavory traits that make people want to tell him no.

— R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of very

Adverb

Vogue’s Favorite Korean Skin-Care Products So when thinking about the ingredients that really define K-beauty in 2026, experts say to look at the ones that take it back to the basics.

— Audrey Noble, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
Otherwise, actors really do have to pucker up and act professional when filming an intimate scene.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of really

Adverb

Say what is not working, name what would help, and suggest a next step people can actually follow.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2026
In the neighborhood, which is actually the oldest part of Prague, there are mostly residential buildings, embassies, and local offices.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of actually

Adverb

Some bars with nuts and seeds offer better balance, but many lean more toward dessert than a truly nourishing snack.

— Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026
The market's focus is now shifting from whether an interim agreement can be reached to how the final arrangement will be implemented—and when shipping activity can truly return to normal.

— , CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026

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