truly

adverb

ˈtrü-lē How to pronounce truly (audio)
Definition of trulynext
1
as in indeed
not merely this but also he is a kind, truly generous man

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2
as in actually
to tell the truth truly, I had no idea you were throwing me a party

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3
as in definitely
without any question I very much appreciate your gift—truly, I can't thank you enough!

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4
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 Another crucial aspect of Lucca is that, beyond the screenings and the presence of talent, the festival offers the public a chance to truly engage with a property. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026 But where Making Marie Antoinette truly takes off is in its portrait of Sofia. — Radhika Seth, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 But let’s put cost-effectiveness aside and just truly talk about performance. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026 The new timepiece comes with a black alligator strap, which allows the pjnk-gold case to truly pop on the wrist, that be interchanged with ease and complete with another touch of pink-old on the buckle. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for truly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for truly
  1. indeed
  2. actually
  3. definitely
  4. very
  5. certainly
  6. honestly
  7. surely
  8. really
Adverb
  • The week has indeed offered more drama than anything Netflix will put on its service this year.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Forty years after two powerful men met in Reykjavík, three women—indeed, three world leaders—came together to continue the conversation.
    — Halla Tómasdóttir, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of indeed
Adverb
  • In a visual presentation at their news conference, federal authorities alleged that 21 of the 28 people charged had actually voted.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • When people can’t easily find out how much water and power a site will use, or who actually benefits, politicians fill the gap with rhetoric.
    — Adhum Carter Wolde-Lule, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of actually
Adverb
  • Mayer also clarified that a new single is definitely coming this year.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2026
  • El Pollo Loco, which is headquartered in Costa Mesa, definitely is on the move.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of definitely
Adverb
  • And Winnie-the-Pooh continues to sit, in a thoughtful sort of way, which is what very old bears in very nice glass cases mostly do.
    — STEVE HENDRIX THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The Dolphins’ attendance has dropped significantly so far this season, albeit in a very limited sample size.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of very
Adverb
  • While the iPhone Duo’s software certainly felt much smoother and more fluid than Android alternatives, many of its core features have been available on Samsung or Google phones for years.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
  • From broader cultural debates, including race and equity, to how the league enforces its rules, there are certainly things the new WNBA commissioner will need to address next season and beyond.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of certainly
Adverb
  • Start by honestly assessing whether your organization is open to accepting IT as a partner.
    — Ken Feyder, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • And honestly, it's been the other way—influencers have reached out to us for samples or collabs.
    — Khushbu Shah, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of honestly
Adverb
  • August Barron was one of the breakout shows of the season; this windswept look will surely find its way onto the right red carpet.
    — Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
  • To move forward and, one day, make reparation would surely mean including voices that might have made Mike Wallace nervous, and perhaps fall well outside Weiss’s favored forty-yard lines.
    — Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of surely
Adverb
  • And to have this chance to see these birds is really thrilling.
    — JOSEPH FREDERICK, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
  • In Our Opinion goes beyond the headlines to examine what decisions really mean, where policies succeed or fail, and what leaders should do next.
    — Washington Examiner, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2026
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“Truly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truly. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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