Synonyms of genuinely

genuinely

adverb

ˈjen-yə-wən-lē 

as in very

in actual fact

is genuinely fond of her older brother

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of genuinely

Not refreshed old engines, not some mild-hybrid workaround, but genuinely new small-blocks designed to keep eight cylinders doing what eight cylinders have been doing for decades. — New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026

That combination of domain mastery, systems fluency and outcome ownership is genuinely rare. — Ali Alkhafaji, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

To finally get cast on the show was genuinely the greatest moment of my life. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026

The food is a mixed bag—ranging from comforting to unimpressive to genuinely delicious, in the case of Or’esh, which was the clear standout. — Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026