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 The first indication that the goodbye in San Francisco wouldn’t truly be a farewell came in September, when their name appeared on the 2027 Stagecoach festival lineup. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2026 But what these sketches truly excel at is highlighting how far to the right the Overton window has shifted in recent years. — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2026 Alix Taylor at Gloria Sanchez has guided the project forward with such intelligence and enthusiasm, and Nicole Taylor’s scripts are truly brilliant. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026 But on the flipside, that kind of timeless beauty truly never goes out of style, and Keke Palmer, Pamela Anderson, and Cole Escola all put their own unique spin on one of Marilyn Monroe's signature hairstyles for the 2026 CFDA Awards. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for truly

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Adverb

In War, for example, Morgan Henderson does indeed cheat on his wife with a 20-something aspiring actress.

— Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 24 Oct. 2026
You may be forgiven for anticipating a potboiler climax when a lush hideaway with a private beach is concerned, and what occurs there is indeed juicy.

— Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of indeed

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

Adverb

Lipa's Chanel couture suit and matching hat were definitely the stars of the show, so wearing her hair long and loose would have competed with the statement-making ensemble.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026
But when looking at the postcodes in our data, there’s definitely a pull to the west and southwest as a primary.

— Elektra Kotsoni, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of definitely

Adverb

The brothers returned to Kansas City’s T-Mobile Center on Tuesday, a little more than a year since their last concert there and on a very big election night for the country.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026
On November 2, robot dogs – and other kinds of machines built for locomotion of some kind – took part in the very first World Robot Mount Taishan Climbing Competition in Tai'an, in China's Shandong province.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of very

Adverb

That certainly tells the story of our frustration in the position.

— Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
With almost nothing else to talk about, however, the Vicki-versus-Carmella drama will almost certainly make up the bulk of the reunion, which premieres on Thursday and has been limited (rather tellingly) to two parts.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of certainly

Adverb

This is another case where the $1,791 monthlies cover little besides your taxes, which, honestly, is not so bad a deal.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 2 Nov. 2026
Anker and its family of gadget brands have started the holiday party early, and honestly, there’s a lot to get excited about.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of honestly

Adverb

The House seems almost surely headed for a Democratic handover — the party needs to flip only three seats, and well over a dozen Republican seats are in polling trouble.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2026
The Eilish cameo will surely outweigh all other highlights in the popular vote that is (for once, picture-less) social media.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of surely

Adverb

And yet 59% of the Hornets’ shots came from three-point range — this is a team that really never stops shooting them, for better or for worse.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
Loves, cities, and musical genres may change, but that girl who felt left out has never really stopped writing.

— Ilaria Perrotta, Vanity Fair, 24 Oct. 2026

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