TRULY Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

truly

adverb

ˈtrü-lē

Definition of truly

as in indeed

not merely this but also he is a kind, truly generous man

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as in actually

to tell the truth truly, I had no idea you were throwing me a party

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as in definitely

without any question I very much appreciate your gift—truly, I can't thank you enough!

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as in very

in actual fact this is truly the nicest thing anyone has done for me

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Recent Examples of truly Only one thing gave Ruiz the kind of consolation that was truly the obverse of his physical pains, and that was the sacred figure of the Virgin Mary. — Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026 The idea dates to 1936, when the German physicist Werner Heisenberg and his student Hans Euler proposed that space is never truly void. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026 But the big issue is how European companies struggle to grow from a small startup to a truly global competitor, Hauser said. — Arjun Kharpal,kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026 The only poll to show a candidate truly leading outside the poll's margin of error is the Texas Public Opinion Research poll released on July 28, which showed Talarico leading Paxton by 5 percentage points, 45% to 40%. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for truly

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Adverb

Stuart Fails to Save the Universe indeed came up with a fun, clever premise…and then apparently just decided to stop trying there; everything else about the series is totally lackluster.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026
Nancy Reagan, fearful of losing her husband, did indeed consult an astrologer after Reagan was shot.

— Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of indeed

Adverb

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 keeping their promotion rivals at bay most definitely was, Parkinson’s men conceding 24 times in those dozen games, 16 of which came on Welsh soil.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Blanco Gran Reserva Ask any collector about Spanish wines and the name Faustino will definitely come up in the conversation.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of definitely

Adverb

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

One of the strongest films of the year — in years, honestly — stars 2026 MVP Sandra Hüller as a 17th-century German soldier who’s survived a bullet to the face and disfigurement around the end of the Thirty Years War.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026
Utilize self-assessments to highlight contributions with concrete details and honestly address growth areas, demonstrating self-awareness.

— Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of honestly

Adverb

But with fewer midweek fixtures this season due to their failure to qualify for European football, Alonso’s setup is surely going to adapt depending on the opponents anyway.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Even the useless adults of The Shards would surely act quickly to arrest Robert with this much evidence.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of surely

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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