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 The British manufacturer may have realized that the typical Tiger 1200 spends considerably more time eating up highway miles, tackling daily commutes and wandering along the occasional gravel track than navigating genuinely challenging terrain. — New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026 More importantly for us, Badrutt’s combines old-world polish with a genuinely relaxed attitude to families. — Fergus Scholes, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026 Nafousi invited followers who genuinely wanted to try Alia to receive the product in exchange for sharing their thoughts. — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026 Some of these artists genuinely intended to step aside before changing their minds years later, and others simply saw a reliable gimmick to dramatically increase ticket sales and had no actual intention of retiring. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for genuinely

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In the mid-1970s, the building housing the Westin opened as the very first Holiday Inn resort in the Caribbean, with Buoy Haus’s beachfront location opening as a low-rise motor inn shortly after.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
After multiple attempts to press forward, the message of the direction of the school was received very clearly.

— Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of very

Adverb

Someone in contact with Walter, speaking on condition of anonymity because he is not authorized to comment, advised me to wait and see if a Formula One deal actually materializes and, if so, for what value.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Trade watchers are waiting for Tuesday’s elections to pass to ascertain whether a US-Canada deal is actually imminent.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of actually

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Cam has a tireless appetite for hard work and refinement that has allowed his talents to truly flourish.

— Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026
The best way to honor Veterans Day is to take President Eisenhower’s admonition to heart and work for peace in the future, resolving that, henceforth, Americans will have to serve only in wars where America’s vital interests are truly at stake.

— The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026

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