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

Macdonald has both quickly and genuinely earned the respect of his peers as one of the best head coaches in the league. — Jeff Howe, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Some changes, however, such as the new Anti-Money Laundering regulation, will require genuinely new work. — Keegan Crage, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Save your energy for something genuinely yours, let alone worth it. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026

As overnight lows keep climbing, the cheapest and most evidence-backed sleepmaxxing habit, a genuinely cool bedroom, is getting harder to achieve, and the fix is moving from the nightstand to the window. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026