genuinely
adverb
gen·u·ine·ly
ˈjen-yə-wən-lē 
-(ˌ)win-,
nonstandard -ˌwīn-
Synonyms
Examples of genuinely in a Sentence
is genuinely fond of her older brother
Recent Examples on the Web
But once police buildings started burning in 2020, the bar for genuinely radical symbolism raised exponentially.
—
Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
Chad Horror Movie There is something genuinely horrifying about certain men’s insulation from ever experiencing a consequence.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2025
The kind of profile that Ross pioneered, and that gave such an impetus to the New Journalism—a genuinely great episode in American letters, breaching boundaries between reporting and narrative that should never have existed—has become something of an endangered species.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
Internally, such programs foster a supportive and inclusive workplace environment where employees feel their physical and mental health are genuinely cared for, which in turn boosts company morale and strengthens team dynamics.
—Rebecca L. Palmer, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for genuinely 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
Chad Horror Movie There is something genuinely horrifying about certain men’s insulation from ever experiencing a consequence.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2025
The kind of profile that Ross pioneered, and that gave such an impetus to the New Journalism—a genuinely great episode in American letters, breaching boundaries between reporting and narrative that should never have existed—has become something of an endangered species.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
Internally, such programs foster a supportive and inclusive workplace environment where employees feel their physical and mental health are genuinely cared for, which in turn boosts company morale and strengthens team dynamics.
—Rebecca L. Palmer, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for genuinely
Dictionary Entries Near genuinely
Cite this Entry
“Genuinely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genuinely. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share