TRULY Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

truly

adverb

ˈtrü-lē

Definition of truly

as in indeed

not merely this but also he is a kind, truly generous man

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as in actually

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

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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 When this place is eventually gone — a phrase that feels truly bizarre given the environment this summer and the half-century preceding it — the lasting images will be the seas of red. — Sam McDowell July 3, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026 Bobrovsky’s hope didn’t truly run out until Florida swung a trade for Jacob Markstrom, a deal that was finalized early Tuesday afternoon. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026 First game against Warriors A rookie James’ 29 points were not enough to lift a truly moribund Cavaliers team to victory in his first-ever game against the Warriors. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 2 July 2026 The truly remarkable thing about this country is its ingenious ability—through elections, immigration, freedom of speech, and economic mobility—to constantly remake itself. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for truly

Recent Examples of Synonyms for truly

Adverb

After having watched a few replays, Claus, indeed, showed Balogun a red card.

— Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
Sauced is indeed coming back, this time in a much larger space.

— Jenna Thompson July 3, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026

Definition of indeed

Adverb

For more on how to build a yard your dog will actually use, check out this guide to dog-friendly backyard features worth investing in.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
Looking forward to next season, Lind isn’t giving out any spoilers, but says audiences will learn more about how much Oreana has actually known about the family business, and will settle into a new role in it.

— William Earl, Variety, 6 July 2026

Definition of actually

Adverb

Cain pointed out that having the president of the United States greasing the wheels definitely helped speed things along.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
It’s also led by arguably (but definitely, in my opinion) the best player to ever play the sport, Lionel Messi.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 3 July 2026

Definition of definitely

Adverb

Despite consuming mass quantities of high-calorie foods during competition season, most professional competitive eaters are very lean.

— Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Music icon Taylor Swift and football star Travis Kelce, who announced their engagement in August 2025, are anticipated to tie the knot very soon.

— Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

Definition of very

Adverb

Sometimes, were stymied because the conduct is based, the servers are based, outside of certainly Manhattan, but in many instances outside the United States.

— Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 1 July 2026
The fact that my son and his girlfriend live in Kansas City certainly helped spark our newfound fascination.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

Definition of certainly

Adverb

Professionals who communicate honestly, understand emotions, recognize their unique value, and consistently earn trust will thrive.

— William Arruda, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Budget honestly for a setup that typically runs $500 to $2,000 before recurring feed and bedding costs.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of honestly

Adverb

The legendary Modrić surely just played his last World Cup match and perhaps his final international game for Croatia.

— Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
The former Crystal Palace right-back has never played in the second-tier Championship but keeping him this summer would surely benefit the club’s push for instant promotion back to the top flight.

— Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of surely

Adverb

However, none of them will really turn heads like the Tetra, or offer anything resembling a rear suspension.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 July 2026
Here is everything to know about how common anxiety in dogs really is, what the research says about scent work and how to start using it at home.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026

Definition of really

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