ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Genuinely

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ju.ɪn.li/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Genuinely is an adverb meaning In a genuine manner; truthfully, truly.

Meaning

In a genuine manner; truthfully, truly.

Example Sentences

I thought they were joking at first, but it seemed they were genuinely interested in the talk about glaciers.
This was an emphatic performance and victory, the hosts controlling affairs from pretty much first to last in a display that suggested they are genuinely moving forward once again.

Synonyms for genuinely

Depending on context, synonyms include really, truly, authentically.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include truly, authentically, really, truthfully, real, honestly.

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