Synonyms of truly

truly

adverb

ˈtrü-lē 

1

as in indeed

not merely this but also

he is a kind, truly generous man

Synonyms & Similar Words

• indeed
• certainly
• definitely
• surely
• even
• really
• undoubtedly
• positively
• in fact
• in reality
• in truth
• nay
• verily
• unquestionably
• undeniably
• assuredly
• indisputably
• decidedly
• doubtless
• incontestably
• incontrovertibly
• yea

2

as in actually

to tell the truth

truly, I had no idea you were throwing me a party

Synonyms & Similar Words

• actually
• honestly
• frankly
• really
• indeed
• absolutely
• certainly
• truthfully
• admittedly
• positively
• to be sure
• in fact
• as a matter of fact
• undoubtedly
• in reality
• in truth
• in actuality
• verily
• unquestionably
• in point of fact
• realistically
• indisputably
• forsooth
• indubitably
• veritably

3

as in definitely

without any question

I very much appreciate your gift—truly, I can't thank you enough!

Synonyms & Similar Words

• definitely
• certainly
• surely
• sure
• clearly
• really
• probably
• undoubtedly
• likely
• easily
• unquestionably
• undeniably
• so
• for certain
• assuredly
• indeed
• indisputably
• damn well
• plainly
• possibly
• doubtless
• inarguably
• unarguably
• incontestably
• obviously
• perhaps
• by all means
• incontrovertibly
• for sure
• all right
• alright
• by all odds
• conceivably
• forsooth
• hands down
• unmistakably

4

as in very

in actual fact

this is truly the nicest thing anyone has done for me

Synonyms & Similar Words

• very
• really
• actually
• genuinely
• just
• authentically
• simply
• veritably
• almost
• in truth
• in reality
• certifiably
• exactly
• practically
• literally
• accurately
• positively
• in actuality
• nearly
• precisely
• virtually
• squarely
• sharp
• right
• smack-dab

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• supposedly
• apparently
• seemingly
• ostensibly
• outwardly
• professedly
• plausibly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of truly

The issue actually lies in just a simple lack of understanding of how to drill down those messages into something that’s truly digestible for the audience. — Lynn Smith, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Authority officials, including chief executive Ian Choudri, improperly signed off on $680,500 worth of payments without verifying if the services were truly necessary, according to the OIG, in violation of state regulations. — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Define value with calm focus, and decide what truly deserves your energy and money today. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2026

The course has a way of teaching you about yourself, and for these coaches, that is what the game is truly about. — Johnny Resendiz, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026