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 The petite hamlet is truly one of a kind: Originally intended as a resort destination in the late 19th century, Eureka Springs later became a home for hippies and nonconformists seeking rural refuge in the 1970s. — Nico Lang, Them., 21 Apr. 2025 Leaders gain visibility into which techniques truly move the needle and how different seller behaviors impact deal progression. — Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025 While Florida has no shortage of beachfront hotels, St. Regis Longboat Key Resort, one of Sarasota’s new luxury stays, truly shines among the rest. — Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2025 Use your brew time to truly take a break from the screen and enjoy your beverage. — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 29 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
  • And indeed, there are few of its peers with the ambition to create art on this scale.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • The magic does indeed happen—the wondrous deceptions, the seeming distortions of reality, the sense of strangeness.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025
Definition of indeed
Adverb
  • While guests have gotten used to early and extended evening park access, those benefits are actually decided on annually and have been extended for next year.
    — Eve Chen, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
  • For the first time in two decades, Cena, long the poster boy for WWE, found himself getting booed when he was actually supposed to be.
    — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Definition of actually
Adverb
  • While history is definitely a hallmark of this quaint riverfront community, it is also known for gorgeous state parks and outdoor attractions, a lively arts and culture scene, and excellent local downtown shopping.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Watching that film with the context of this series definitely helps make Cassian's entire story feel complete.
    — DeVonne Goode, Parents, 21 Apr. 2025
Definition of definitely
Adverb
  • Miami closed to within 85-79 very late in the third, a stretch when Miami briefly gave the Cavs problems with their zone defense.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Press very firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2025
Definition of very
Adverb
  • This digging did not start, but was certainly accelerated by the U.S. decision to cut 83 percent of all foreign assistance programs.
    — Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Natural disasters such as wildfires, hurricanes, earthquakes and tornadoes can certainly be difficult life-altering events.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
Definition of certainly
Adverb
  • During interviews, communicate the company culture and expectations honestly.
    — Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Just seeing the excitement of Chicago for both of us, honestly, was really cool at that time.
    — Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Definition of honestly
Adverb
  • And Ipswich’s relegation will surely be confirmed on Saturday away at Newcastle United.
    — Michael Walker, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
  • This surely explains why, in the course of the past week, the President has been escalating his threats and targeting its endowment directly by suggesting in a social-media post that Harvard should lose its tax-exempt status.
    — John Cassidy, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
Definition of surely
Adverb
  • To empower [children] in that way is really important.
    — Ellen Sturm Niz, Parents, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Should OpenAI really launch a social-media website or hardware device, this lineage will become explicit.
    — Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2025
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