Thesaurus results for VERILY

verily

adverb

ˈver-ə-lē

Definition of verily

as in honestly

to tell the truth verily, I don't remember a single thing about that course

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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

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

While rumors initially claimed ICE was targeting fans, OutKick confirmed at the time that the personnel was actually California Border Control agents conducting routine operations unrelated to local sweeps.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
Also, with the Pacers being hard capped and only having 14 players signed to standard contracts, their two-way signees may actually be needed this season.

— Tony East, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of actually

Adverb

An Argentina semifinal win now gives Messi the chance — in what almost certainly will be his final match on the World Cup stage —- to make his country the first back-to-back champion since Brazil in 1958 and ‘62.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Greek goddess-like beauty is certainly having a moment thanks to the cast of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 July 2026

Definition of certainly

Adverb

Firmer than rib eye but just as rich and, frankly, more consistently well-marbled than most other cuts, it can be cooked like steak (to medium or medium-rare), or braised to full shreddy-ness.

— Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 July 2026
However, the pressure is on both Smith and the Jets, quite frankly, to produce in 2026.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 16 July 2026

Definition of frankly

Adverb

The ladies really do it up, particularly Tamra and Vicki, who definitely hired a makeup artist to make them into the female version of Bad Grandpa.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 July 2026
DeMarco said there’s no timetable for Satou Sabally (concussion), but a return definitely won’t be prior to All-Star Break.

— Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026

Definition of definitely

Adverb

Mainoo, sitting on the bench, could be forgiven for wondering if Tuchel had really watched his matches in the second half of last season.

— Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 21 July 2026
There are so many extras and cast members, the lighting was really complicated, and I was being followed by a spotlight all the time.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 20 July 2026

Definition of really

Adverb

Granny jeans have become a must-have item in 2026, proving that fashion truly is cyclical.

— René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 17 July 2026
The Perseid meteor shower 2026 is set to be a truly magnificent affair and a stark contrast to last year, when moonlight drowned out all but the brightest shooting stars.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of truly

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