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

But despite the best of intentions to genuinely surprise audiences, the endeavor didn’t quite go as planned due to various forms of online leaks. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026

At least the final, a genuinely fierce local derby, produced an exciting game with six goals, and the nature of the host nation triumphing helped to popularise the basic concept of spending huge sums of money to stage FIFA’s tournament. — Michael Cox, New York Times, 23 July 2026

The women in the Odyssey are compelling characters, and the goddess Athena and demigoddesses Circe and Calypso are genuinely powerful; like the sirens, the latter two are also portrayed as dangerous. — Literary Hub, 23 July 2026

The writing is quite pleasurable in parts, and the conclusion is genuinely moving. — Tope Folarin, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026