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 That’s genuinely the last straw on Wynwood as an arts district. — Luisa Yanez october 2, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026 Training data also has to reflect genuinely diverse environments. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026 For families Even without a kids club, this resort makes every effort to genuinely embrace children during their stay, including with beading sessions as well as cookie decorating and pizza making. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026 Below, members of Forbes Business Council share ways leaders can determine whether AI is genuinely improving productivity or simply contributing to a more exhausting workweek. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for genuinely

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Here, a very dear, longtime local friend officiated the service with just a few attendees which included a blacktip reef shark and a colony of marine iguanas.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
My leadership is much more about providing a very clear direction and making sure that there’s a high degree of autonomy for people to feel empowered and enabled to do so.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of very

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The queen bee of the group is Paulina (a sensational Denée Benton), who rambles on about her American cousins and her pro-football player boyfriend Kofi, whom no one has actually met.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
Standard gas pressure spreads out across the rock formations, homogenizing subterranean forces and actually decreasing the risk of the fault slipping over time.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of actually

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There’s no shortage of excellent, affordable wellness options in Ubud, but the spa here is truly outstanding.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
For this year’s Pro Accelerate, Ford is upping the ante, partnering with the Ad Council, Home Depot, Dycom and The Wallace Foundation on truly grappling with the state of the skilled-trades crisis.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026

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