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   Tru·ly

   /ˈtro͞olē/

   

   adverb

   • 1. in a truthful way: "he speaks truly" Similar truthfullyhonestlyfranklycandidlyopenlyto someone's facewithout dissemblinglaying one's cards on the tableinformal:with no punches pulled
   • ▪ used to emphasize emotional sincerity or seriousness: "it is truly a privilege to be here" Similar sincerelygenuinelyreallyindeedfrom the bottom of one's heartheartilyprofoundlyveritablyveryextremelyawfullydreadfullyfrightfullyexceptionallyexceedinglyimmenselyuncommonlyincrediblymostpositivelyuncoquiteinformal:terriblyterrificallytremendouslyfearfullydesperatelyseriouslymajorlyhugelyfantasticallymadlylegitimatelyjollyever sodeadwellfairrightrealmightyawfulplumbpowerfulwaybitchinglekkerarchaic:exceedingsore
   • 2. to the fullest degree; genuinely or properly: "management does not truly understand or care about the residents" Similar accuratelycorrectlyexactlypreciselyfaithfullycloselyunerringly
   • ▪ absolutely or completely (used to emphasize a description): "a truly dreadful song" Similar reallyabsolutelysimplyutterlytotallybeyondperfectlythoroughlypositivelycompletely
   • 3. in fact or without doubt; really: "this is truly a miracle" Similar without (a) doubtunquestionablyundoubtedlycertainlysurelydefinitelybeyond doubt/questionindubitablyundeniablybeyond the shadow of a doubtin truthreallyin realityactuallyin factarchaic:forsoothin soothverily
   • 4. loyally or faithfully: archaic "why cannot all masters be served truly?"

   Word Origin Old Englishtrēowlīce ‘faithfully’ (see true, -ly2).

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   Truly is an adverb that means "in truth" or "really." You would say, "That is truly beautiful" or "It was truly a beautiful wedding." When you're truly sick, you're really sick. When you're truly sorry, you're sincerely sorry. A truly odd story is extremely strange or bizarre.

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   Truly definition: in accordance with fact or truth; truthfully. See examples of TRULY used in a sentence.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryTRULY definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

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   6 days ago · 1. in a true manner; accurately, genuinely, faithfully, factually, etc. 2. really; indeed. often used as an interjection of surprise, confirmation, etc. 3. sincerely. used in the formal complimentary close of a letter. yours truly, very truly yours.

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   Definition of truly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Define truly. truly synonyms, truly pronunciation, truly translation, English dictionary definition of truly. adv. 1. Sincerely; genuinely: We are truly sorry for the inconvenience. 2. Truthfully; accurately: reported the matter truly. 3. Indeed: truly ugly.

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   Truly definition, in accordance with fact or truth; truthfully: Whatever his faults, he lived a life that can be truly said to be significant. See more.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarytruly | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   truly meaning: 1. used to emphasize that something is true in every way: 2. used to emphasize a description of…. Learn more.