verily

adverb

ˈver-ə-lē How to pronounce verily (audio)
Definition of verilynext
1
as in honestly
to tell the truth verily, I don't remember a single thing about that course

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2
as in indeed
not merely this but also I shall pay back your loan and verily do so with considerable interest

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Recent Examples of verily All the Eagles, Double Eagles, all that with the Augustus Saint-Gaudens beaux-arts designs and markings that the federal government had verily marketed to the American people for generations had to come back. — Brian Domitrovic, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025 If Man were meant to Fly, verily there would Be no Connections in Atlanta, Chicago, or the Sodom known as LaGuardia. — Ashley Braun, Slate Magazine, 14 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verily
  1. honestly
  2. indeed
  3. actually
  4. certainly
  5. frankly
  6. definitely
  7. really
  8. truly
Adverb
  • Since my job needs me on social media so much, this was honestly the most useful part.
    — Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 14 July 2026
  • To remember Lindsey Graham, Margaret, is honestly to remember his very humble beginnings.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 12 July 2026
Definition of honestly
Adverb
  • Adrian indeed films McElwee, including in tough times that follow.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 10 July 2026
  • If the University of Miami alum were indeed dating the McLaren baller, who is reportedly based in Monaco, that’s a much bigger haul from South Florida.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
Definition of indeed
Adverb
  • Although only about 600 homes were built, the district remained obligated to purchase far more water than the community actually uses.
    — Nina Burns, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • The question, as England prepare to fly to Atlanta today (Tuesday) for tomorrow’s semi-final against Argentina, is how much this actually matters?
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of actually
Adverb
  • Mediators of the deal, led by Pakistan and Qatar, will almost certainly now be hurriedly trying to get the agreement back on the rails.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • The captain, certainly, but not the most important person on the field.
    — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of certainly
Adverb
  • Mary McCarthy gossips more frankly about people Robert Lowell mentions.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
  • An East Hampton beach day plus a container of Round Swamp chicken salad is frankly my idea of heaven.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
Definition of frankly
Adverb
  • So that was definitely one of the very appealing parts of this package.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 10 July 2026
  • She was definitely received like a rock star surprising their fans.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 10 July 2026
Definition of definitely
Adverb
  • Because of climate, weather, acorn abundance (yes, really) and decisions about land use dating to colonial times, the bugs are indeed getting worse.
    — Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • What really took so long was the officials deliberating over the nearest point of relief on the practice ground side.
    — Brody Miller, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of really
Adverb
  • Her sharp writing, distinctive sense of humor, and authentic portrayal of a young woman navigating a deeply conflicted relationship with herself and her family are truly remarkable.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 July 2026
  • Clark’s Elioak Farm, at 10600 Clarksville Pike, has a lot to offer in addition to its Enchanted Forest features that have truly enchanted kids for decades.
    — Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026
Definition of truly

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“Verily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verily. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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