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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4
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
  • This trusted patience anchored in God's unfailing love is indeed necessary in our lives, especially when facing the most difficult and painful situations.
    — Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Many felt that the mother-in-law was indeed being presumptuous.
    — Karen Fratti, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of indeed
Adverb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of actually
Adverb
  • 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
  • Seeing how the professional thing turned out, my following definitely grew.
    — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of definitely
Adverb
  • Williams seems to have fundamentally misunderstood the novel, or at the very least to have only a diluted grasp of it.
    — Christian Lewis, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
  • And the headliner of the group, of course, was quarterback Cam Ward, who very likely could be the No. 1 overall pick when the draft gets underway on April 24 in Green Bay.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 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
Adverb
  • But honestly, that kind of self-confidence is on brand for the intergalactic motorcycle-riding bounty hunter.
    — Nick Romano, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Yet the fundamentals of crisis leadership remain consistent: make decisions quickly, communicate honestly, protect people, limit damage and chart a path back to stability.
    — Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of honestly
Adverb
  • And the 13-inch model will surely last another 2-3 hours on top of that.
    — Ben Sin, Forbes, 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
  • But combining data across domains with different standards is really tricky.
    — Bradley Wade Bishop, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Will Congress and the American people really stand by and let this happen?
    — Michael Eric Siegel, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2025
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