What does truly mean?
Truly means (manner) In accordance with the facts; truthfully, accurately..
Truly
/ˈtɹuːli/ · adverb
Meaning
(manner) In accordance with the facts; truthfully, accurately..
Definitions by Sense
- (manner) In accordance with the facts; truthfully, accurately.
- (modal) Honestly, genuinely, in fact, really.
- (degree) Very.
Example Sentences
He adds, very truly, that what was fatal to such philosophies as his was not Christianity but the Copernican theory.
That is truly all I know.
Truly, that is all I know.
You are truly silly.
I’m distantly related to the truly great writer, Chaim Potok, which for a magazine editor seems like a good thing.
Synonyms for truly
Antonyms for truly
Related Words
Word Forms
- trulier
- more truly
- truliest
- most truly
- trooly
- truely
- trully
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for truly?
Common synonyms include frankly, sincerely, in point of fact, literally.
What is the opposite of truly?
Possible antonyms include insincerely.
How do you use truly in a sentence?
He adds, very truly, that what was fatal to such philosophies as his was not Christianity but the Copernican theory.
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