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 all said, the inclusion of a 130 kWh LFP pack into a production SUV is genuinely impressive. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026 This is more than a little unfair since the critics were praising a lot of genuinely groundbreaking music of the time, and Elton’s newest LP, Rock of the Westies, was underwhelming, especially considering everything that came before it. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026 The flavor is genuinely shrimpy and open-ended for doctoring up. — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026 Gemini May 21 – June 20 A small conversation could turn into something genuinely fun. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for genuinely

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Anna’s sheer lace dress with a huge keyhole in the front and an open back is fine but also like a million other dresses; the same goes for Jude’s nicely constructed, but very familiar, black velvet dress with a corset.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026
Quarterback Tommy DeVito looked to him on a go route on the very next play, but Williams didn’t cut back inside for the ball, which appeared to frustrate Vrabel on the sideline.

— Chad Graff, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of very

Adverb

People think of intimacy in a romantic sense, but the relationships artists have with the people in their corner in the industry is also really intimate.

— Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
These types of conversations help teens feel understood and strengthen trust, while uncovering more about what is really driving the desire to change up their look.

— Liz Regalia, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of really

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Depicting Washington on horseback during the Revolutionary War, the original monument has been there since 1904, and is actually a replica of one gifted to France.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
The pre-snap options might actually be too complicated for some players.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of actually

Adverb

But the only way that truly would have been the case would have been if Beal took the minimum elsewhere.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026
But there’s a case to be made for visiting in late summer or early fall, before the temperatures truly plummet and after the crowds thin out a little.

— Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026

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