genuinely

adverb

gen·​u·​ine·​ly ˈjen-yə-wən-lē How to pronounce genuinely (audio)
-(ˌ)win-
nonstandard -ˌwīn-
Synonyms of genuinelynext
: in a real or genuine way : truly
a genuinely funny movie
some genuinely disturbing news
She was genuinely surprised by their decision.
The audience was genuinely moved by the performance.
We are genuinely grateful to still have our jobs.

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Examples of genuinely in a Sentence

is genuinely fond of her older brother
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When name brands are still worth the money Some products just have a flavor or texture your family genuinely prefers, and a cheaper swap is not actually a savings if the box sits untouched in the pantry. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2026 This isn’t a dealbreaker; the bi-directional FaceTime call that shows the person on the other end of the line on both the outer and inner screens remains genuinely cool, even with the potato-esque quality of the inner camera. — ArsTechnica, 27 Oct. 2026 In the early days, players were humble, and genuinely grateful just to have a place in the United States to play. — Patricia Babcock McGraw Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 The leaders who do this build better teams, and the companies where all leaders do this create organizations where people genuinely want to be — and that turns out to be one of the most durable competitive advantages available to any business today. — Deborah Lovich, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for genuinely

Word History

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of genuinely was in 1613

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“Genuinely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genuinely. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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