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 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