truly

adverb

ˈtrü-lē How to pronounce truly (audio)
Definition of trulynext
1
as in indeed
not merely this but also he is a kind, truly generous man

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2
as in actually
to tell the truth truly, I had no idea you were throwing me a party

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3
as in definitely
without any question I very much appreciate your gift—truly, I can't thank you enough!

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as in very
in actual fact this is truly the nicest thing anyone has done for me

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Recent Examples of truly With content from over 350 films and starting at all price points—from $100 to $100,000—there's truly something for every collector in this auction. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 16 Mar. 2025 If Americans were to be truly free, the thinking went, then every American who did not have the good fortune of being born into wealth should be free to pursue wealth without being hindered by members of an entrenched and landed elite blocking their access to upward mobility. — Jeffery Vacante, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2025 Photo : Holmes Cay Holmes Cay Infinity This independent bottler has released some truly fantastic single-cask expressions and blends over the past few years. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2025 Calling it March Madness is certainly appropriate, and there's truly nothing like it. — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for truly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for truly
  1. indeed
  2. actually
  3. definitely
  4. very
  5. certainly
  6. honestly
  7. surely
  8. really
Adverb
  • Mat is indeed reunited with Rand briefly in Cairhien, but Min confesses to him about her visions of the future, in which Mat is destined to stab Rand with the Shadar Logoth dagger, so Mat ghosts Rand and leaves him to go to Falme without him.
    — Leigh Butler, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Based on our analysis of the latest readings for these breadth indicators, investors may indeed need to brace for further downside for stocks.
    — David Keller, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of indeed
Adverb
  • For example, the algorithms behind the social media app are usually designed to keep you on the app longer, not to show you things that actually matter to you intellectually.
    — John Werner, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Lao Cha, a janitor, finds companionship in a stray cat and befriends a woman named Li in a virtual world, only to discover that Li is actually a 10-year-old boy.
    — Jamie Lang, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of actually
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  • What makes Kylie Jenner's glossy French nails so special and how to recreate them: A pastel pink is definitely one of the spring colors for 2025.
    — Lena Raab, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Allen definitely deserved that money after winning NFL MVP last season and leading the Bills to their fifth consecutive division title.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of definitely
Adverb
  • After narrowly surviving the very injured Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night, 131-126, the Denver Nuggets are slated to square off against the lowly Washington Wizards on the second night of a back-to-back tilt.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Cuddly companions, Onyx and Loki, are 6-year-old cat brothers seeking a very special new home.
    — Staff report, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of very
Adverb
  • When Lady Gaga releases a new album, the world pays attention, and that has certainly been the case with Mayhem.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • That was certainly part of the conversation when the team, after losing Joe Musgrove to Tommy John surgery, talked with Morejón in November to assess and discuss options for 2025.
    — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of certainly
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  • But honestly, these are minor concerns, not major ones.
    — Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
  • And honestly, like Toby says in the film, people are probably the biggest thing to be afraid of, more than stepping on venomous snakes.
    — Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of honestly
Adverb
  • To be 100 per cent, 100 per cent of the time is surely your best chance of beating Liverpool.
    — George Caulkin, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Hepburn will have to have a better performance here to give Louisville a chance to win, and the senior guard will surely be up for the challenge.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of surely
Adverb
  • Sharapova won five major singles titles but never really troubled the Williams Empire after that brilliant start.
    — Tim Ellis, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • That’s hard to do — that’s going to take recruiting and really good players.
    — Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2025
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